Equity Bank is an Equal Opportunities Employer that does not discriminate on grounds of gender, age, race, HIV/AIDS status or disability. Equity Bank scouts for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of the ever evolving microfinance industry, growing our services, delighting our customers and contributing to our community
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in
Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 5.9 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region. As a Bank, we are guided by the following Core Values which we uphold in all the activities we undertake.To apply for this position, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position, current pay and benefits, copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, day time telephone contact to the address below;
The General Manager, Human Resources
Equity Bank Uganda Limited
P.O Box 10184
Kampala, Uganda
Equity Bank has 7 Board committees that guide and govern its management. The committees include Audit, Credit, Risk Management, Strategy and Investment, Tendering and procurement, Governance, Board nomination and Staff remuneration and Board executive. All Board members are vetted before appointment. Board appointments take into account professional qualifications, integrity and track record.
Legal Services Manager
The holder of the position is charged with the responsibility of supervising the activities in the department, supporting all departments with legal advice upon consultation and ensuring that bank is legally compliant with the laws of Uganda. They should act with a high degree of integrity and respect for all customers
Key Responsibilities:
- Review of bank contracts and agreements and make recommendations to management;
- Draw up and ensure that accurate and proper documentation is drawn in favor of the bank,
- Over see the activities of the Securities Administrator,
- Ensure efficient communication with other departments
- Review of legislation and giving legal opinions/recommendation to the Bank ;
- Drafting correspondences to third parties in relation to the bank, court on matters of estate administration;
- Handling police/court orders upon the bank;
- Attend to other duties as and when they arise or as may be requested from time to time
Job requirement
Candidate's Profile and Qualifications:
- Holder of University degree from a recognized University
- 5 years experience in legal preferably in banking sector
- Holders of CPA and ACCA or other relevant professional qualification will have an added advantage
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- A good understanding of credit and financial workings of the bank;
- Should have good understanding of the Legislation of Uganda.
- A Diploma in Legal Practice:
- A degree in Bachelors of Law;
- Thorough understanding of Equity Bank Policies and Procedure;
- Deep understanding of Equity Bank products and services;
- A good listener, with excellent communications skills;
- Proactive and quick response to customers and employees queries;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of the banking operation issues
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV. Scanned application letter and academic documents to jobs@equitybanki.co.ug by close of business Wednesday 31 August 2011. Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted immediately for interviews
For the second year running, Equity Bank has been named the Micro Finance Bank of the Year in Africa during the annual African Bankers Awards ceremony held in Istanbul, Turkey. Equity won the award in a category contested by Accion of Nigeria, Blue Financial Services of South Africa and UBA Nigeria.
Equity Bank was named the Micro Finance Bank of the Year in Africa “for assisting local communities and aspiring entrepreneurs to raise finance, ultimately contributing to their growth and development.
While receiving the award, Equity Bank Director for Operations and customer service, Gerald Warui noted that the award demonstrates the resilience of the microfinance sector in Africa in reducing poverty and accelerate the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.
