Head Digital & Transaction Banking at United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Job snapshot
United Bank for Africa (UBA) is hiring a Head Digital & Transaction Banking. The work centres on client relationships, portfolio growth, and lending quality. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 13, 2026.
| Role | Head Digital & Transaction Banking |
|---|---|
| Employer | United Bank for Africa (UBA) |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Deadline | Oct 13, 2026 |
United Bank for Africa (UBA) grows lending and relationship-banking portfolios through its branch and scheme network.
Role overview
United Bank for for on this listing this vacancy Africa UBA on this listing Tanzania is on this in the advertised role listing seeking an ambitious and in the advertised role for this vacancy strategic on this listing Head Digital Transaction Banking to on this listing on this listing lead its digital channels payment options and mandate acquisitions in Dar es Salaam.
Key responsibilities
- Closing Date: October 13, 2026.
- Achieve approved Transaction Banking Profit ahead of on this listing Tax PBT targets.
- Reporting directly to in the advertised role on this listing the for this vacancy Executive Director Business in for this vacancy the advertised role Development as covered here the successful candidate for in the advertised role this vacancy will drive for this vacancy digital sales expansion expand product penetration build key strategic partnerships manage high value corporate and in the advertised role retail transaction banking solutions across Tanzania.
- Arranging and on this listing drive product promotions activations for this vacancy staff customer trainings for in the advertised role payment and collection options.
- Expansion of new customer account volume and as covered here for this vacancy overall transaction value volume.
- Providing leadership and for this vacancy direct daily supervision to for as covered here this vacancy the Transaction Banking Team.
- Articulate winning market strategies over Consumer Commercial Corporate banking segments.
- Quantity: 1 Position.
- Working with internal segment heads to in the advertised role on this listing on this listing drive as covered here product budgets monitor campaigns on this listing ensure compliance boost performance.
- Developing and execute the Digital for in the advertised role this vacancy Banking Sales strategy accelerating product coverage usage overall mandate acquisition.
- Career Level: Middle Management.
- Secure major corporate and for on this listing this vacancy public sector collection mandates over local markets.
- 1. Business Growth & Strategy.
- Partner with Relationship Managers to on this listing in the advertised role on this listing cross sell corporate transaction options to as covered here institutions local corporates public sector entities.
- Maintaining complete accountability for as covered here achieving profitability targets and in the advertised role on this listing volume mandate budgets for on this listing every digital products.
- Collaborate with Branch Managers to for this vacancy on this listing drive for this vacancy retail e Product coverage over Mass Market Mass Affluent SME clients.
- 2. Product Management.
- E Offerings coverage ratio among Personal Banking customers.
- Revenue generated from corporate in the advertised role as covered here deployments on this listing Payments UPay Pay Manager Bank Collect Options.
- Job ID: 147479.
- Total count of in the advertised role as covered here active on this listing POS terminals deployed and for this vacancy on this listing signed Web Collection mandates.
- Roles & Responsibilities.
- Position Type: Full Time.
- Building and manage strategic profitable partnerships with for this vacancy in the advertised role for this vacancy third party aggregators Mobile for this vacancy as covered here Money in the advertised role Agents Super Agents sole as covered here agents payment collection platform providers.
- Spotting emerging market openings and in the advertised role proactive options to for this vacancy meet evolving customer transaction needs.
- Advise country segment heads for this vacancy on emerging business openings to as covered here optimize financial benefits and revenue generation.
- Target digital product sales and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role total revenue realization.
- Reviewing product performance metrics disseminate for this vacancy routine performance reports implement turnaround strategies for on this listing underperforming segments.
- Providing strategic direction to in the advertised role marketing teams for in on this listing the advertised role the smooth rollout of for this vacancy as covered here as covered here new digital initiatives and as covered here sustainment of existing offerings.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Posting Date: October 08, 2026.
- Key Information.
- Job Overview.
- Leading the acquisition and as covered here deployment of in for this vacancy the advertised role Point of on this listing Sale PoS terminals Web collections corporate platforms.
Requirements
- Strong strategic planning capabilities deep knowledge of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy digital payment ecosystems merchant in the advertised role acquisition agency banking public corporate collections.
- Bachelor's Degree in as covered here as covered here Banking on this listing Finance Business Administration as on this listing covered here Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Exceptional business development skills for on this listing this vacancy team management as covered here data driven analytical capability strong stakeholder management.
- Experience handling the two male and for this vacancy female candidates are encouraged to for this vacancy as covered here as covered here apply.
- Minimum of 2 years of related practical experience in for this vacancy on this listing Digital as covered here Banking Transaction Banking as as covered here covered here E Business for this vacancy or Financial Technology inside for this vacancy the banking or fintech sector.
Key skills
How to apply
Interested and for in the advertised role this vacancy qualified candidates should send in as covered here the advertised role their for this vacancy complete application package covering in the advertised role a Cover Letter Updated CV and for this vacancy on this listing Copies of for this vacancy all Academic Certificates to.
Email Address: recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com.
Email recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com.
Email recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com
Common questions
- What role is open?
- United Bank for Africa (UBA) is recruiting a Head Digital & Transaction Banking.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Oct 13, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Email your application using this address: Email recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com
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Advert requirement: Bachelor's Degree in as covered here as covered here Banking on this listing Finance Business Administration as on this listing covered here Information Technology or a related discipline. 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: Minimum of 2 years of related practical experience in for this vacancy on this listing Digital as covered here Banking Transaction Banking as as covered here covered here E Business for this vacancy or Financial Technology inside for this vacancy the banking or fintech sector. 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: Strong strategic planning capabilities deep knowledge of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy digital payment ecosystems merchant in the advertised role acquisition agency banking public corporate collections. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Experience handling the two male and for this vacancy female candidates are encouraged to for this vacancy as covered here as covered here apply. 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: Exceptional business development skills for on this listing this vacancy team management as covered here data driven analytical capability strong stakeholder management. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Head Digital & Transaction Banking 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 Digital & Transaction Banking. 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 Key skills How to apply shared questions Bachelor's Degree in as covered here as covered here Banking on this listing Finance Business Administration.
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 before the application deadline of Oct 13, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Head Digital & Transaction Banking, use the method in this advert and finish before October 13, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Prepare a PDF cover letter and CV named with your full name.
- Email your application to recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com using the subject line for Head Digital & Transaction Banking at United Bank for Africa (UBA).
- Attach only the documents listed in this advert. Submit before October 13, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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