Job Title: Credit Manager
Organisation: KCB Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
KCB Bank Uganda Limited which is part of KCB Group, East Africa’s largest commercial bank that was established in 1896. Over the years, the Bank has grown and spread its wings into Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi completing the East African circuit in the year 2012. Today, the Group has the largest branch network in the region with over 238 branches, 950 ATMs and 8,000 agents offering banking services on a 24/7 basis in East Africa. KCB Bank Uganda was established in the year 2007 and has grown to become one of Uganda’s top ten commercial banks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quality assessment and prudent decisions on loan applications within lending discretionary limit and/or making recommendations to higher approving authority.
- Compliance with target turnaround time and the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Provide leadership for the credit team reporting to the Head of Credit in view of establishing and maintaining a high performing and motivated team.
- Provide prompt guidance, mentoring, coaching and support on aspects of credit to all credit teams across branch network.
- To grow the good book whilst minimizing risk.
- Provide the lead technical support on development of new and reviewing existing credit products and credit appraisal tools.
- Identify training needs of credit teams in head office and across branch network through branch visits, spot checks and observations and recommend appropriate credit up-skilling.
- Assist the Head of Credit and or Senior Credit Manager on all credit related issues delegated and act in their capacity while they are away.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics is required.
- Professional Certifications like Certified Credit Management and Credit Risk Management are required.
- Master’s degree in economics or related field is an added advantage.
Experience
- A Minimum of 6 Years’ Experience preferably in Relationship Management, Problem loan management and Credit analysis & approvals.
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
Deadline: 11th July 2025
Note: Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72