UBA Tanzania Job Vacancy — Chief Credit Officer
UBA Tanzania is seeking an executive-level Chief Credit Officer to oversee and safeguard the Bank’s credit risk assets within a secure yet flexible framework. The executive will lead credit structuring, administration, risk mitigation, and ...
Job Title: Chief Credit Officer
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Company: UBA Tanzania
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Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Application Deadline: August 9, 2026
About the Role
UBA Tanzania is seeking an executive-level Chief Credit Officer to oversee and safeguard the Bank’s credit risk assets within a secure yet flexible framework. The executive will lead credit structuring, administration, risk mitigation, and recovery functions while ensuring complete compliance with Bank of Tanzania regulatory standards and international risk models.
Key Responsibilities:
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Portfolio & Credit Oversight: Maintain a high-quality credit portfolio, minimize non-performing loans (NPLs), and enforce credit policy guidelines across the entire credit lifecycle.
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Departmental Leadership: Supervise credit analysis structuring, product programs, credit administration, monitoring, and remedial/recovery units.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Enforce adherence to national and regional credit regulations, lead internal/external audit responses, and mitigate credit infractions.
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Process & Strategy Improvement: Develop product programs balancing commercial strategy and asset security, analyze causes of credit failures, and drive bank-wide credit training.
Candidate Requirements:
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First degree in a relevant field; a Master’s degree (MBA, MSc, MA) or Professional Accounting/Finance Qualification is mandatory.
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Minimum 10 years of relevant banking experience (or 15 years in related non-banking financial sectors).
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Demonstrated mastery in credit structuring, fraud control, internal audit practices, comprehensive banking operations, and financial analysis.
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Proven executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and interrogatory/investigative abilities.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified executives must submit their application via email:
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Email Address: recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com
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Subject Line: Application for CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER
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Required Attachments: Cover Letter, detailed CV, and copies of all Academic Certificates.
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Deadline: August 9, 2026
How to approach this opportunity
Before applying for UBA Tanzania Job Vacancy — Chief Credit Officer, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Aug 9, 2026.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
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Describe your experience with financial accuracy, reconciliation, reporting, or cash handling.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the UBA Tanzania Job Vacancy — Chief Credit 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 jobs. 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 UBA Tanzania is seeking an executive-level Chief Credit Officer to oversee and safeguard the Bank’s credit risk assets within a secure yet flexible fr....
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 Aug 9, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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