Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Chief Retail Banking Officer, the role is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Branch distribution network, agency network and digital/technological channels in the areas of relationship management, income generation, customer engagement, risk and controls management, employee engagement and to ensure profitability in line with the overall Bank strategy.

LOCATION: Kampala

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Lead the development of a Distribution & Channel Strategy that will facilitate the achievement of the Retail Division’s plans for growth, broken down by channel and branch.
• Liaise with the Technology, Digital and Operations domains to design tools that will monitor the utilization and performance of digital channels and resolve any issues.
• Support the Integrated Channels Team’s Departmental/Branch Managers to achieve ambitious market penetration and revenue growth targets.
• Collaborate with the Technology & Operations Domain to ensure optimal use of Branch Operations resources and achieve cost control objectives for the Integrated Channels Department.
• Define and execute the work plan for integrated channels in line with the overall Banks’ strategic plan and budget.
• Drive optimization for the different integrated channels with a specific focus on utilization and profitability
• Design and implement mechanisms for collecting and utilizing both positive & corrective feedback; give particular attention to in-branch and online customer experience to ensure that customers are experiencing the promised value propositions.
• Set performance standards for the team, closely monitor and review service performance through regular meetings and lead and manage remedial action and advise management on way forward in order to achieve desired objectives.
• Develop a strong culture of risk and compliance management; take responsibility for the implementation of risk-management controls and statutory compliance within the Distribution Department.
• Actively contribute towards developing and implementing an innovation and digital-transformation strategy that measurably enhances the bank’s competitive position; ensure improvement projects cost-effectively achieve their desired impacts.
• Train and equip staff in the department (including branch representatives) to deliver consistently satisfactory experiences to customers.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science or Economics
• An MBA, related master’s or professional banking qualification would be of added advantage.
• Experience in a digital solutions environment for at least 8 years with at least three years in a leadership position.
• 4 years’ experience in leadership roles leading teams in a related field.
• Experience in the management of agent.
• Relevant business exposure, experience, and acumen.
• Understanding various product solutions, segments, and value propositions within the bank’s customer base; ability to craft new products or programs to enhance customer uptake.
• Demonstrated experience in structuring complex financial deals, with associated ability to negotiate and close sales.
• A deep understanding of risk management in a financial services organization.
• Ability to develop a succession plan and mentor potential successors for key roles within the department.
• Strong analytical and innovative abilities.
• Basic understanding of cross-functional structures and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credible and sustainable relationships with a broad range of stakeholders (including customers and partners).
• Computer knowledge, especially spreadsheet, word &PowerPoint.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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 (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Friday 06th October 2023 to the email address indicated below.

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com 

dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391

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