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Credit Risk Officer job at Equity Bank Tanzania September 2026

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Job Description

To support effective credit risk management through portfolio monitoring, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, reporting and early identification of deteriorating credit exposures.

Job Industry

Finance, Accounting And Assurance Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Undertake periodic reviews of the credit portfolio and identify emerging risks and early warning signals.
  • Monitor portfolio quality, delinquency trends, concentrations and migration patterns.
  • Support appropriate classification of credit facilities and adequacy of provisions.
  • Review compliance with credit policies, regulatory requirements and approved credit standards.
  • Assess adequacy of underwriting controls and collateral management practices.
  • Conduct stress testing, vintage analysis and other portfolio analytics.
  • Prepare credit risk reports for management, committees and regulatory purposes.
  • Escalate significant credit risk concerns and recommend remedial actions.
  • Support audits, regulatory reviews and risk management projects.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

Knowledge

  • Understanding of credit risk management principles and banking operations.
  • Knowledge of BOT prudential regulations and risk governance requirements.
  • Understanding of portfolio monitoring, provisioning and IFRS 9 concepts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to analyse large datasets and prepare clear reports and dashboards.
  • Effective communication and report writing skills.
  • Attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Risk Management or related field.
  • Professional certification in Risk Management, Banking, Accounting or Audit is an added advantage.

Work experience

  • At least one year of relevant experience in banking, risk management, audit, finance or credit-related functions.

Application Process

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your job application cover letter along with a detailed resume, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials in a single PDF file format, quoting the respective Job title or Ref no. in the subject field to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz by Friday 02nd October 2026.

Close Date

02/10/2026

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