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.
Trade Finance Manager
To develop, maintain and support product management strategy for existing and new trade finance products and solutions.
Key Result Areas:
- To cultivate any new business opportunities and bring in revenue for the Bank
- To maintain and develop business relationship with existing and prospective customers
- To monitor designated accounts portfolio for managing the overall credit risks
- Provide coaching for subordinates through on job training
- To oversee the Trade Finance operation and drive growth and revenue
- Agree challenging performance and development objectives for all reporting staff
- Training and competence of staff in team - identify training needs; provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure that their maximum potential is achieved
Key Performance Indicators:
- Product development
- Business development
- Monthly Trade Finance business generation
- Customer retention
Job requirement
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in Trade Finance with at least 1 year at supervisory or management level.
- Strong analytical and people management skills
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in Commerce. Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics or any other business related course.
- Any professional courses in Banking. Credit Management, Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage.
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.
