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Head Public Sector Group Job Vacancy at UBA Bank Tanzania

About UBA Bank Tanzania
United Bank for Africa (Tanzania) Limited is a subsidiary of United Bank for Africa Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The group serves over 7 million customers across 20 African countries and major international financial centers including New York, London, and Paris. UBA Tanzania delivers innovative, secure, and customer-centric banking solutions—including current and savings accounts, trade finance, business loans, and digital banking services—to individuals, institutions, and businesses across the country.

Position Overview

Job Title: Head Public Sector Group (Head PSG)
Organization: UBA Bank Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (On-site)
Department: Public Sector / Corporate Banking


Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Drive the bank’s public sector business strategy, market analysis, pipeline management, and growth initiatives across government and institutional segments.
Relationship Management: Oversee strategic relationships with government ministries, public agencies, local authorities, and public institutions to deliver tailored banking and cash management solutions.
Business Development: Lead sales initiatives and portfolio growth to expand deposits, loan books, credit facilities, and fee-based revenue streams.
Risk & Credit Management: Evaluate public sector credit risk, interpret financial statements, structure appropriate lending solutions, and ensure strict compliance with banking regulations and internal risk frameworks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments—including Credit, Operations, Compliance, and Digital Banking—to coordinate product offerings and ensure seamless service delivery.
Team Supervision & Coaching: Mentor, supervise, and lead the Public Sector Group team, driving a high-performing sales culture and setting operational targets.
Reporting & Engagement: Prepare executive management reports and represent UBA Bank Tanzania at high-level public sector engagements, stakeholder meetings, and industry events.


Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Required Qualifications & Education:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related field.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services, with a strong emphasis on public sector or corporate banking relationship management.


Key Competencies & Technical Skills:

Public Sector Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian public sector structures, public procurement processes, regulatory environments, and institutional banking needs.
Credit & Financial Analysis: Proven capability in evaluating institutional credit risks, financial analysis, and structuring bespoke lending and cash management solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with senior government officials and institutional decision-makers.
Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and supervise a team toward achieving sales and performance targets.


Desirable (Added Advantage):

Postgraduate degree (Master’s/MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, Risk or Credit certifications).


Mode of Application
Applications must be channeled through recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com Subject title must be Application for (name of the role). Please attach your Cover letter, CV & all Academic Certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Steps:

Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant public sector banking experience.
Ensure copies of your academic degree certificates and professional credentials are attached.