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Home > Jobs > Director of Credit at Coop Bank Tanzania November 2026 Director of Credit at Coop Bank Tanzania November 2026 Coop Bank New Closes 20 Nov 2026 Location Dar es Salaam Category Banking and Finance Jobs Risk Management Jobs
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- Full time Jobs Posted 12 Nov 2026 Deadline 20 Nov 2026 Executive job opportunities Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) officially commenced operations on October 1, 2024, following a nationwide cooperative movement aimed at capital mobilization and the strategic merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank and Tandahimba Community Bank.
- The bank’s mandate is focused on transforming the financial landscape of Tanzania.
- Coop Bank is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion by providing access to banking services for cooperatives, farmers, and unbanked populations.
- Additionally, the bank plans to leverage technology and innovation to improve service outreach and operational efficiency.
- Coop Bank Tanzania was formally launched in April 2025 and operates with a strong commitment to commercial principles, while prioritizing the needs of its cooperative members and the broader community.
- In line with its growth strategy, Coop Bank Tanzania invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to strengthen its senior management team by filling the following seven (7) executive positions: Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary Director of Internal Audit Director of Technology and Operations Director of Human Resource and Administration Director of Business and Personalized Banking Director of Cooperative Banking Director of Credit The seven (7) senior executive roles will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
- The selection process for these positions is highly competitive, and the appointment of any candidate will be contingent upon a rigorous independent selection process, which includes fit and proper checks.
- Director of Credit Role purpose Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Bank’s lending, credit quality, credit administration and recoveries, ensuring prudent portfolio management, sustainable growth and compliance with approved governance and regulatory
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- The role will also oversee AI-enabled credit analytics, ESG risk assessment and portfolio stress testing.
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- The successful candidate will: Lead the Bank’s credit strategy, policies and lending governance framework.
- Oversee independent credit assessment, approvals and delegated authorities.
- Strengthen portfolio monitoring, early-warning systems and credit analytics.
- Oversee credit administration, collateral management and security perfection.
- Drive effective collections, restructuring and recoveries.
- Provide oversight of cooperative and agricultural credit.
- Ensure effective credit controls, regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- & experience Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline; relevant Master’s degree/MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive professional experience, including at least 3 years in senior management or executive leadership, preferably within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management, recoveries and banking risk, together with knowledge of the Tanzanian banking and regulatory environment.
- Key competencies Credit appraisal, credit policy, [...]
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
