Vacancies at Equity Bank (U) Ltd , 6/3/2016

Job Title:    Relationship Managers – Corporate (Several Job Positions)
Organisation: Equity Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Business Growth & Development Manager
Job Ref: EBUL 07/2016

About Equity Bank:
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 modem, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 9 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

Job Summary: The Relationship Manager - Corporate will be tasked with supporting all business activities and initiatives that will further the achievement of bank's business objectives. He /She will also be responsible for collaborating with several stakeholders both at Branch and Head Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure high asset quality is maintained for all corporate facilities by proactively reviewing approved limits and taking remedial actions, and by deepening customer relationships
Building and developing new business opportunities by proactively marketing for Corporate lending/deposit opportunities from current & prospective clients
Serve as the Relationship Manager for Corporate customers and to work closely with these customers to the mutual benefit of both the customer and the bank & market for new business
Keenly review corporate files originated by Credit Managers, Credit Officers & Branch Managers to ensure accuracy of information and adequacy of proposed facilities/financing structure before recommending to the Credit Risk department
In charge of the preparation of large exposure files and presentation to the Credit Committee for approval
Interviewing, analyzing, and evaluating borrowers and potential borrowers with emphasis on risks (business, financial, market etc) and particular focus on repayment risk; making recommendations to Head Office Credit Committee/Corporate Credit Dept
Actively pursue and engage doubtful clients and those in arrears, so that all avenues are explored before facility downgrade
Continuously undertake local market research to assess competition, customer trends and any emerging developments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Equity Bank Relationship Manager - Corporate job placement should hold bachelor’s degree in business related field from a recognized university
A minimum of five years’ experience in banking, two years of which must have been in Managing Corporate Relationships
Professional course in banking/credit will be an added advantage
Excellent communications and negotiation skills;
Strong leadership skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Self-drive;
Customer centric disposition;
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
Well-informed of the market competitive structure, industry practices and regulations for corporate banking with at least two years’ experience in the local environment.

How to Apply:
If you believe you are interested in joining the banking sector at Equity Bank, please send your application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials quoting the Job Title or Ref. No. (Check at the Top of Advert) to:  recruitment@equitybank.co.ug to post to:

The General Manager Human Resources,
Equity Bank (U) Ltd,
P.O. Box 10184 Kampala

Deadline: 8th June, 2016