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2 Credit Analyst jobs at DFCU Bank | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
DFCU Bank is a leading financial institution in Uganda dedicated to transforming lives and businesses through innovative financial solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion. Established in 1964 as the Development Finance Company of Uganda, the bank has grown from a development finance institution into a full-fledged commercial bank, with a significant milestone being its acquisition of Crane Bank in 2017. Recognized for its strong financial performance, customer service excellence, and digital banking innovations, dfcu Bank has received multiple industry awards and remains a trusted partner for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients.
The bank fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes integrity, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, offering employees professional growth, career advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits. With a strong presence across Uganda through an extensive network of branches, ATMs, and digital banking services, dfcu Bank continuously invests in technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Committed to corporate social responsibility, the bank actively supports financial literacy programs, women empowerment initiatives, environmental sustainability efforts, and youth entrepreneurship. Headquartered at 26 Kyadondo Road, Kampala, Uganda, dfcu Bank remains a key driver of financial empowerment and economic development in the country. For more information
Are you looking for Bank jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 2 Credit Analyst jobs at DFCU Bank
Full Time
Deadline:
3 Dec 2025
Job Title
2 Credit Analyst jobs at DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank
Job Description
Job Title: Credit Analyst – 2 Positions
Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: Reporting to the Head- Retail Credit Origination, the Credit Analyst is responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of retail customers, conducting financial assessments, preparing credit reports, and providing recommendations to support the bank’s lending decisions. The role is key in minimizing risk and maintaining a profitable loan portfolio, while advising on policy and process improvements to enhance agility and meet evolving customer demands.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Analyze and prepare well-structured credit proposals to facilitate timely approvals from the credit team, managing customer expectations for credit exposures within retail credit, offering appropriate financing structures, pricing the risk and advising business teams (RMs, PBs, BBs) and customers on complex credit matters to ensure compliance with lending regulations (FIA, Bank Credit Policy).
Exercise sound judgment within delegated credit limits or escalate recommendations to the appropriate credit approval level.
Member of the Branch Credit Committee Forums and Secretary to the Regional / Branch Credit Committee Forums-responsible for scheduling the meeting and preparing minutes. Also, Joint Approval / sanctioning of credit proposals / applications within their discretion (processed under regional and branch credit forums) in adherence with dfcu Bank internal policies, risk management control document and other required regulations including BOU, FIA and funders.
Monitor credit exposures regularly to maintain a high-quality asset portfolio, seeking full compliance with bank policies and lending guidelines through participation in weekly and bi-weekly high-risk meetings.
Make physical visits, inspect, and confirm the existence of the business for proposed credit facilities to ensure that customer business is in line with the bank’s acceptable credit risk appetite.
Review existing credit facilities annually, recommending renewals, restructures, or adjustments on facility structure in line with the changes in the business risk profile to minimize arrears and mitigate the risk of non-performing assets (NPAs), while enhancing customer retention and revenue stability.
Set, review and monitor the Asset portfolio in terms of covenants, conditions and risk triggers at facility processing and reviews to ensure excellent performance of the credit facility granted.
Propose appropriate pricing of credit applications in line with the Bank policies and product papers to grow the revenue lines and avoid income leakage.
Conduct training and provide financial and non-financial advice to different stakeholders (Business teams and branches) in credit-related aspects.
Liaise with other units/departments to ensure that credit limits are approved in a timely manner to manage customer expectations.
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A Degree (Business Studies, Management, Economics)
Credit analysis and underwriting training.
Two (2) years working experience in credit analysis in banking industry or any related field.
Advanced credit analysis skills – interpretation of financial information.
Have a thorough understanding of bank products and general knowledge on current trends in the market.
Quality underwriting skills.
Customer service/centric skills.
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
Forecasting and business modelling.
Computer competence.
Good negotiation skills.
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time and pressure effectively to ensure no loss of efficiency.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Organized and efficient i.e., goal and task oriented to complete multiple priorities and with the dynamic demands of the different teams in relationship management, credit sanctioning, disbursement, legal etc.
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with clients directly.
Ability to keep abreast of changes in the market, customer requirements, competitors’ responses, and the bank’s ability to use information to identify new business opportunities and threats.
Ability to identify new business /products on the market, opportunities, and threats in order to carry out a comprehensive credit analysis.
Good interpersonal skills – ability to quickly build rapport with new people.
Have a thorough understanding of bank products and general knowledge of current trends in the market.
