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About the Organisation
DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.
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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 Legal jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Manager - Credit Control job at DFCU Bank
Full Time
Deadline:
10 Apr 2025
Job Title
Manager - Credit Control job at DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank
Job Description
Job Title: Manager - Credit Control
Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Credit Control & Disbursement
Reporting to the Head of Credit Control & Disbursement, the role holder will be in charge of drafting and reviewing all contracts for Corporate and Retail Banking borrowing customers, that can easily be interpreted by either parties and are enforceable in case of default, setting out all the terms and conditions under which the bank will make available to the customer the approved credit facility. Providing advisory services to the business units and in charge of Service Level Agreements with internal stakeholders and offering coaching and supervisory services to the Credit Control Officers.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Deadline: Thursday 10th April 2025
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How to Apply
Lead the credit control team responsible for preparing credit-related legal documents, offering professional legal advice to business units and credit approval as needed, guaranteeing accurate and timely processing of approved credit.
Charged with preparation of credit-related legal agreements for complex transactions that require expertise, judgement and further mitigating credit risk.
Supervise all collateral management activities to minimize the chances of error, fraud and delays that could jeopardize the Bank’s operations, while the Bank’s legal rights over collateral are upheld.
Provide strategic legal insights into credit related matters to players within the credit value chain and train the teams, to enhance understanding of legal aspects of loans, addressing emerging issues, and equipping them to manage client concerns.
Oversee compliance and risk management activities, aligning practices with regulatory requirements and operational objectives.
Conduct monthly spot checks on securities management process, testing controls, guiding the team on the next course of action to minimize potential losses or litigation risks, with an aim of safeguarding the bank’s interests.
Oversee periodic security sensitivity analysis, validating the legal standing of securities for credit facilities showing stress signs.
Manage unit budget, optimizing resources to achieve operational efficiency while ensuring alignment with departmental financial goals.
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Bachelor of Laws from a reputable University.
A postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Must be enrolled Advocate of High Court and subordinate Courts.
7 years’ experience in working in a busy law firm or financial institution with extensive exposure to banking and finance transactions.
Exposure to credit operations, documentation and collateral management.
Knowledge of banking and credit facilities.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and critical analysis skills.
Excellent legal drafting skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated and result oriented.
Requires minimum supervision
