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Head – Credit Administration at Diamond Trust Bank

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Diamond Trust Bank Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Full-Time
Head

Job snapshot

Head vacancy at Diamond Trust Bank. The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

RoleHead
EmployerDiamond Trust Bank
LocationDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Diamond Trust Bank runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

To provide leadership and as covered here oversight of the bank's credit administration function securing seamless processing of for this vacancy credit transactions robust credit documentation and as covered here controls loan disbursements regulatory compliance and for this vacancy accurate credit reporting.

Key responsibilities

  • Making sure completion of every pre-disbursement conditions, documentation; security requirements ahead of facility utilization.
  • Monitoring compliance with facility covenants and as covered here credit conditions maintain exception registers ensure escalation and resolution of breaches waivers outstanding documentation.
  • Effective implementation of for this vacancy approved credit facilities compliance with for this vacancy credit approvals internal policies regulatory requirements This as well covers leading and oversee the Credit Administration function sound portfolio management practices.
  • Making sure perfection registration custody periodic review of security documents and in the advertised role collateral records.
  • Bank of on this listing Tanzania BoT Credit Reference Bureau CRB This as well covers making sure accurate and submission of every regulatory returns other statutory reports.
  • Coordinating and authorize loan disbursements and related transactions inside delegated authority limits.

Requirements

  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and as covered here problem solving abilities.
  • Proven experience in as covered here loan disbursement management covenant monitoring collateral administration regulatory reporting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Professional qualification like CPA ACCA CFA CIB as covered here or equivalent will be a useful extra.
  • Minimum of 10 years' related banking experience in on this listing Credit Administration Credit Operations as covered here Credit Risk or related functions.
  • At least 3 years' experience in in the advertised role a supervisory or management role.
  • Bachelor's degree in as covered here Banking Finance Economics Accounting in the advertised role Business Administration or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of in the advertised role credit administration loan documentation collateral management regulatory reporting requirements.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply through the Diamond Trust Bank careers portal for this Head.

Common questions

What role is open?
Diamond Trust Bank is recruiting a Head.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
How do I apply?
Follow the application instructions in the How to apply section.
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Advert requirement: Bachelor's degree in as covered here Banking Finance Economics Accounting in the advertised role Business Administration or a related discipline Professional qualification like CPA ACCA CFA CIB for this vacancy or equivalent will be a useful extra working knowledge of as covered here credit administration loan documentation collateral management regulatory reporting requirements. 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.

Advert requirement: Minimum of 10 years' related banking experience in on this listing Credit Administration Credit Operations as covered here Credit Risk or 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: At least 3 years' experience in in the advertised role a supervisory or management role. 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: Proven experience in as covered here loan disbursement management covenant monitoring collateral administration regulatory reporting. 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.

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 10, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
DIAMOND TRUST BANK,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR HEAD

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Head 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 Head. 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 Bachelor's degree in as covered here Banking Finance Economics Accounting in the advertised role Business Administration or a related discipline Profe.

I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
___________________
(Insert your handwritten signature here)
YOUR NAME
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