Job Title: Officer, Document Preparation (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Stanbic Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited which is in turn owned by Standard Bank Group Limited (“the Group”), Africa’s leading banking and financial services group. The Standard Bank Group is the leading banking group focused on emerging markets. It is the largest African banking group ranked by assets and earnings. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is the largest bank in Uganda by assets and market capitalization. It offers a full range of banking services through two business units; Personal and Business Banking (PBB), and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To prepare Credit documents in line with credit sanctions and ensuring enforceability, fulfilment of all terms & conditions of sanction and in accordance with credit policy & procedures. To provide legal advisory & assurance services to credit, business, external vendors and general supervision of the document preparation and scrutiny team.
- Efficient and timely preparation and Scrutiny of loan documents in line with business Service Levels and required Turnaround Time (TAT). Prepare and Scrutinise all collateral documents as well as supporting documents, letters, etc. via CAMS templates through the specific use of the Sanction documents issued by Credit Evaluation in line with the credit policy & operational procedures.
- Offer advisory and assurance services to the Bank’s business units on all legal related issues on the different credit facilities as presented for preparation of credit documentation & perfection. Issue instructions to external lawyers that are aligned to the conditions of sanction, maintain a tracker of all files under preparation and escalate any issues to the different stakeholders.
- Minimise credit operational incidents and losses by adhering to credit processes and procedures. Resolve all calls and queries relating to credit documentation preparation as per agreed service level agreements with stakeholders.
- Effective oversight of all collaterals taken by the Bank and that documentation associated with credits availed, adequately secures the Bank’s position.
- Ensure key internal controls are reflected within the Risk Control Assessment (RCA) document for the unit and checks are in place, reviewed on a regular basis to identify any gaps/new risks and ensure that mitigating actions are agreed and implemented.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- First Degree in Law from a recognised Institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC).
- Profound expertise and knowledge in legal aspects of Banking, Corporate law, land law, credit product dynamics, credit administration and regulatory standards
- At least two years’ experience in drafting/reviewing credit agreements in a reputable financial institution or law firm.
- Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, diligence & composure in a fast-paced environment with good understanding of rigour/risk management.
- Additional Information
Technical Competences
- Compliance
- Legal Risk
- Credit & Credit operations
- Evaluating Credit risk management effectiveness
Behavioural Competencies:
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Following Procedures
- Interacting with People
- Managing Tasks
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the one of Africa’s biggest Banking Groups, Standard Bank in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24