Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
Managing Director Tanzania Heidrick & Struggles has been retained by a major Regional Financial Services Group, whose shares are listed on the Nairobi as well as other regional Securities Exchanges, to assist in the appointment of a: MANAGING DIRECTOR TANZANIA The Managing Director will work with the Board and Group to define and execute a bold, sustainable strategy that accelerates profitable growth, digital and operating-model transformation, customer experience, innovation, organisational capability and market relevance, while maintaining strong governance, prudent risk management and full regulatory compliance. Key
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set and communicate a compelling strategic vision for the Bank, translating Group ambition and Board direction into measurable priorities and execution plans.
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation across business models, digital channels, data, technology, processes and ways of working.
- Deliver sustainable, profitable growth by strengthening core businesses, expanding priority customer segments, improving productivity and allocating capital effectively.
- Embed a customer-led culture and provide trusted, inclusive and consistently exceptional experiences across physical and digital channels.
- Build an innovation portfolio that responds to evolving Tanzanian market needs through new products, ecosystems, partnerships and platform-enabled propositions.
- Develop a high-performing, diverse and accountable leadership team, strengthening succession, critical capabilities and organisational culture.
- Maintain a resilient control environment by integrating risk, compliance, cyber security, business continuity and conduct into strategy and delivery.
- Build trusted relationships with the Bank, the Board, the Group, government, investors, customers, employees and strategic partners.
- Champion ethical leadership, sound corporate governance and responsible banking, while anticipating economic, regulatory, competitive and technology shifts.
- Qualifying
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
- ACIB or CPA professional
QUALIFICATIONS
- and a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field are added advantages.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in banking or financial services, including substantial executive leadership responsibility.
- Proven record of delivering enterprise transformation, profitable growth and organisational change in a regulated environment.
- Deep understanding of banking, financial services, regulation and the Tanzanian and East African operating environment.
- Strong digital, data and technology fluency, commercial acumen, financial stewardship and cross-cultural people leadership.
- Board-level presence and outstanding stakeholder leadership, communication, influence and negotiation skills, grounded in integrity and sound judgement.
- Application instructions Confidential applications, giving full career particulars and contact details, should be emailed to: Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- : 14 November 2026.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- How to Apply for this Job Send your application (cover letter and CV, plus any documents the employer asks for) by email.
- Use the job title as the email subject.
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
