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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Centenary Bank, established in 1983 as a credit trust of the Uganda National Lay Apostolate, has evolved into Uganda's leading commercial microfinance bank, serving over 3 million customers with an asset base of UGX 6.3 trillion. The bank's mission is to provide appropriate financial services, particularly microfinance, to all people, especially in rural areas, in a sustainable manner and in accordance with the law.
Renowned for its commitment to financial inclusion and innovation, Centenary Bank has been recognized as the "Best Bank" at the 30th Global Finance Awards and named Uganda’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand. The bank fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, employing more than 3,000 staff and offering various career opportunities through its dedicated job portal.
Over the years, Centenary Bank has expanded its reach with 81 branches, 209 ATMs, over 7,400 agents, and several digital channels, including CenteMobile banking and CenteOnline banking, ensuring accessibility nationwide. Embracing innovation, the bank invested $15 million in a state-of-the-art core banking system, Flexcube, to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Upholding core values of integrity, customer focus, and excellence, Centenary Bank actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on education, health, environment, and social missions, contributing significantly to Uganda's socio-economic development. For more information, visit their official website at www.centenarybank.co.ug
Centenary Bank is a leading Commercial Microfinance Bank serving over a third of the banking population with services that can be accessed across 81 branches, 207 ATMs and over 7,491 CenteAgents and other digital platforms.
Job Title
Senior Relationship Officer - Chinese Business job at Centenary Bank
Centenary Bank
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Relationship Officer - Chinese Business
Organization: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Corporate and Institutional Banking
Manage a portfolio of Chinese Business through efficient delivery of solutions based on customer needs while growing the portfolio in line with the set targets.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Selling
With focus on the Chinese business which include-FMCGs, Manufacturers, Processors, Contractors, Energy, Importers etc.
Establish credibility and overall profitability for the bank and the client by providing qualified leads to the relevant areas within the bank e.g treasury, project finance, Trade Finance, Working Capital, Assets etc.
Generate business from new & existing clients, through strategic penetration into identified market/ sectors across the entire portfolio spectrum, while managing profitability of client portfolio in line with the credit policy.
Drive business through developing a strong network.
Identify champions within the client’s ecosystem and foster relationships to ensure that the bank obtains leading edge information about the client’s business objectives, opportunities and threats.
Create and periodically update customer databases for potential and existing customers and recommend financial solutions based on customer value line with set targets.
Business Acumen and Market Understanding
Utilise information management systems and processes to pre-empt selling opportunities and threats to clients and the bank.
Continuously provide information to ensure that the products and services of the bank meet the needs of the client.
Strategic focus
Understand the overall strategy of Centenary bank and how the strategy of Chinese business supports the bank business
Continuously recommend improvements, adaptations to the existing systems, Processes and structures to ensure current and future viability of corporate banking
Develop and nurtures strategic partnerships with the clients to ensure that the strategy, business objectives of the client and the bank are achieved.
Customer Relationship Management
Ensure provision of high quality and timely service to clients by attending to client requests and maintaining a direct interface with clients. through direct visits/phone/mail etc.
Maintain and enhance existing customer relationships and attract prospective customers to ensure business continuity and growth.
Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of clients, promote corporate products and services, and identify business development opportunities to grow market share.
Manage the assigned portfolio and ensure that the different processes are in line with the bank standards of quality and profitability.
Attend to customer complaints, escalate as per procedures, and follow up till resolution.
Performance and coaching
Ensure that the Commercial banking team is up to date with the clients’ existing business, possible opportunities and preferences
Provide coaching to other team members.
Client monitoring
Monitor the performance of the client’s accounts (financial performance etc.) on a regular basis or through the daily Monitoring Reports, identify deviations and take corrective actions.
Identify barriers to business development that emanate from sales and service delivery dissatisfaction and develop strategies to overcome these problems with the relevant members of the team and the client.
Risk, control and compliance
Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) as per defined procedures and compliance requirements.
Proactively and timely identification of potential problem accounts and formulate appropriate risk mitigating strategies
Ensure compliance to law and regulations in all dealings with the clients.
Analyse and report potential fraudulent transactions as per internal policies and regulations.
Keep proper records in terms of local financial legislation and regulatory requirements.
Research and Market Information
Keep abreast of the best practices and updates in the sector (economic context/national & international) to continuously improve service and operational efficiency.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
University Degree in related field.
Required Experience and Competences:
3 years’ experience in managing a portfolio in a corporate business environment.
Sales track record in a financial services industry.
Comprehensive credit and risk management experience
Good understanding of the Chinese language.
Chinese national is an added advantage.
Required Skills:
Financial Management skills
Interpersonal Skills.
Communication and relationship development Skills
Analytical skills
Product Knowledge
Financial and business acumen
Delivering Customer Expectations
Formulating Concepts and Strategies
Leading and Supervising
Relating and Networking
Writing and Reporting
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and meet fully the requirements above, please:
Download an application form, Click Here
Fill the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resource, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala), updated Curriculum Vitae, plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.
E-mail the above to: Talent_sourcing@centenarybank.co.ug
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will, be contacted.
Deadline: 4th April 2025