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Job Title:  Business Manager – CIB

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer the Business Manager will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the Chief Corporate & Institutional Banking Officer to enable the Chief to focus on key strategic issues and decisions. They will be key in leading and/or participating in strategic CIB projects where required. Working closely with the Chief CIB Officer the role holder will also be responsible for planning, executing, and reviewing the Retail Banking strategy and providing general analytical, research and administrative support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief CIB Officer with the formulation and articulation of the CIB strategy.
• Assist in waterfalling strategic decisions throughout the organisation through presentations, events and internal communique
• Provide analysis on key revenue drivers and recommend cross-sell and pricing strategies.
• Analyse financials, MIS, and incoming documentation and highlight key matters/issues to the Chief CIB Officer.
• Periodically track performance against plans, and propose measures to address risks and challenges, through working with the CIB ManCo and the Management Information teams.
• Participate in business forums, that require representation, under the mandate of the Chief CIB Officer.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Corporate Banking business model, the impact of new regulatory requirements on the business, and short- and long-term business and financial goals.
• Generate a good understanding of the Corporate Banking business, and gain exposure to senior levels of management.
• Conduct internal/external research on subject matters as requested or required.
• Work together with the Chief CIB Officer and Business Solutions and Marketing in terms of internal and external communication processes.
• Draft presentations and documentation as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief CIB Officer as required.
• Work with the various CIB teams and enablers where relevant.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The DFCU Bank employee must hold a University degree in business-related fields.
• At least three to five years management experience in banking, or consulting or audit firm
• Project management and analytical skills
• Data Analytical skills to drive business growth.
• Financial analysis, planning and interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of current and upcoming trends in the fast-changing world
• Excellent interpersonal skills & Presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the banking industry is an advantage but not essential.
• People focused and networks easily.
• High EQ together with high levels of trust and good judgement
• Able to put structure and process to actions that involve multiple stakeholders.
• Task and action focused – finishes what they start.
• Quality and detail orientated
• Comfortable and confident in terms of working with senior executives
• Remains grounded and can handle stressful situations in a calm manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and leadership skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and within a dynamic team
• Excellent networking skills
• Ability to manage customers with different business needs
• Ability to manage a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), to the email address indicated below.

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 10^th May 2024

Disclaimer: dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.

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