Credit Risk Officer at Equity Bank Tanzania
Job snapshot
Equity Bank Tanzania is hiring a Credit Risk Officer. The work centres on reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Friday, 02nd October 2026.
| Role | Credit Risk Officer |
|---|---|
| Employer | Equity Bank Tanzania |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Team | Risk Department |
| Deadline | Friday, 02nd October 2026 |
Equity Bank Tanzania operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.
Role overview
To support effective credit risk management across Equity Bank Tanzania through active portfolio monitoring, risk analysis, regulatory compliance checking, comprehensive reporting, and early identification of deteriorating credit exposures.
Key responsibilities
- Risk Analytics & Stress Testing: Conduct stress testing, vintage analysis, and remaining portfolio analytics to assess potential vulnerabilities.
- Reporting & Escalation: Prepare clear credit risk reports, dashboards, and analytics for management, risk committees, and regulatory bodies; escalate significant credit risk concerns with recommended remedial actions.
- Basic Purpose.
- Audits & Projects: Support internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and special risk management projects.
- Reports To: Manager Credit Risk.
- Classification & Provisioning: Support the appropriate classification of credit facilities and ensure the adequacy of provisions following IFRS 9 concepts.
- Portfolio Monitoring & Analysis: Undertake periodic reviews of the credit portfolio to identify emerging risks, early warning signals, delinquency trends, concentrations, and migration patterns.
- Compliance & Control Assessment: Review adherence to internal credit policies, BOT prudential regulations, approved credit standards, underwriting controls, and collateral management practices.
Requirements
- Data & Analytics: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools with the ability to analyze large datasets and construct reports/dashboards.
- Degree: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Certifications: Professional certification in Risk Management, Banking, Accounting, or Audit is a useful extra.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of credit risk principles, banking operations, BOT prudential regulations, risk governance, and IFRS 9 concepts.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in banking, risk management, audit, finance, or credit-related functions.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills; high attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and time management.
Key skills
- Safety & Compliance Auditing
- Data Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Credit & Risk Analysis
- Banking Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Excel & Office
How to apply
If you meet the criteria listed above, submit your application by following these instructions.
Required Documents: Prepare a cover letter, detailed resume (CV), and copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials.
File Format: Combine all application documents into a single PDF file.
Email Subject: Quote the job title (Credit Risk Officer) or Reference Number in the subject line.
Email Address: Send your application to: TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz.
Email TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Equity Bank Tanzania is recruiting a Credit Risk Officer.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Friday, 02nd October 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Email your application using this address: Email TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz
Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Credit Risk Officer, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Oct 2, 2026.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
CV hints for this job
For Credit Risk Officer at Equity Bank Tanzania, align your CV with the location and role context: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Interview preparation
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Advert requirement: Degree: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Risk Management, or a related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: At least 1 year of relevant experience in banking, risk management, audit, finance, or credit-related functions. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Certifications: Professional certification in Risk Management, Banking, Accounting, or Audit is a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Credit Risk Officer position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Credit Risk Officer. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Degree: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Risk Management, or a related field. Certifications: Professional ce.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Portfolio Monitoring & Analysis: Undertake periodic reviews of the credit portfolio to identify emerging risks, early warning signals, delinquency trends, concentrations,.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Oct 2, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Credit Risk Officer, use the method in this advert and finish before Friday, 02nd October 2026.
- Prepare a PDF cover letter and CV named with your full name.
- Email your application to tzrecruitment@equitybank.co.tz using the subject line for Credit Risk Officer at Equity Bank Tanzania.
- Attach only the documents listed in this advert. Submit before Friday, 02nd October 2026.
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