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Job Title:  Branch Manager (3 Jobs) 

Organisation: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Masaka and Soroti, Uganda

About the Company:

Housing Finance Bank, is a Commercial Bank and the leading provider of housing finance solutions with a vision to be the preferred consumer and business bank with a focus on housing finance.

Job Summary:   To implement the branch distribution & optimization strategy in line with Business growth & development, risk management, customer experience, digital transformation, staff engagement & financial performance objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to grow the branch‘s liability base and asset portfolios in line with the Bank’s strategy
• Monitor the achievement of customer service rating in accordance with the bank set standards
• Monitor and implement compliance of credit risk framework to keep portfolio asset quality within acceptable levels
• Implement branch internal controls and procedures in line with the bank policy
• Plan and coordinate the budgeting processes of the branch, monitor monthly performance of the budget, and initiate corrective action in case of any variances
• Review, coordinate, monitor and authorize all the processes of opening, reactivation, adjustment, transfer, and closure of all accounts in line with bank policies/procedures, KYC guidelines, CRB and money laundering guidelines.
• Conduct field visits and carry out the verification of loans to improve branch portfolio quality
• Produce branch performance reports and present them to all stake holders for review in accordance to set standards.
• Plan, review and monitor staff development and performance initiatives for branch staff in line with existing Human Resource policies.

Financial Responsibility:

• Develop strategies to grow the branch‘s liability base and asset portfolios in line with the Bank’s strategy
• Cost management to optimize profitability at the branches

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honours degree in business or related field from a recognized University.
• Post-graduate qualifications / Professional course in relevant discipline would be an added advantage.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in business growth and Branch operations, as well as progressive experience in credit
• Sound understanding of laws and regulations relating to lending in Financial Institutions.
• High level of analytics and business intelligence to conduct an analysis on the market trends
• Leadership skills, one should have managed a team before

Business Behaviours

• Computer Literacy
• Credit analysis
• Marketing and Sales
• Relationship management
• Must have collaboration skills to build relationships and manage conflicts.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Housing Finance Bank,

Investment House

4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION

Please note ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Guidelines for submitting Documents.

• Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1 single batch using the following order:
  • Application letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic Documents and Certificates
• The maximum document size is 10 MB.
• Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject.

Deadline: 21st February 2025 by 5:00pm

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