Team Lead, FMCG /Manufacturing Job Vacancy at UBA Bank Tanzania

Team Lead, FMCG /Manufacturing Job Vacancy at UBA Bank Tanzania

Job Opportunity: Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing

Job Details

• Employer: UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa)

• Position: Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing

• Department: Corporate Banking Division

• Reports To: Head, Corporate Banking

• Supervises: Relationship Managers (Direct) & Relationship Officers (Indirect)

• Industry: Banking, Financial Services, FMCG & Manufacturing Sector

• Duty Station: Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Application Deadline: September 13, 2026

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing drives UBA Tanzania’s corporate and commercial banking growth across the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and manufacturing sectors. The role leads a dedicated sector team to acquire corporate clients, structure trade finance and working capital facilities, expand low-cost deposit liabilities, and manage sector credit risk.

• Business Development & Portfolio Growth: Lead client acquisition across consumer goods distributors, industrial manufacturers, and processing firms; achieve set targets for PBT/revenue, risk assets, bank guarantees, low-cost deposits, and foreign exchange volume.

• Credit Appraisal & Risk Control: Screen credit applications, prepare detailed credit memoranda, and track approved risk triggers, conditions, and covenants; initiate prompt recovery actions on watch-listed or non-performing accounts.

• Site Inspections & Client Engagement: Conduct regular customer site visits to review manufacturing plants, warehouses, inventory management, and collateral; serve as the dedicated point of contact for executive leadership.

• Product Tailoring & Market Research: Collaborate with Product Development to structure sector-specific trade, cash management, and working capital solutions; research industry trends, regulatory changes, and economic shifts to protect bank assets.

• Team Leadership & Performance: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct and indirect reporting Relationship Managers and Officers to ensure sector commercial targets are met.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: First degree in a Business-related field or Social Sciences from a recognized university. (Higher degrees, MBA, or relevant professional banking certifications are an added advantage).

• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive commercial banking experience, with direct exposure to Corporate Banking credit, relationship management, and the FMCG / Manufacturing sector.

• Core Competencies: In-depth knowledge of FMCG working capital cycles, trade finance, invoice discounting, credit appraisal, and risk asset management.

• Leadership & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to manage corporate portfolios under pressure, lead sales teams, negotiate complex credit structures, and demonstrate strong analytical judgment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications must submit their application materials via email:

• Submission Email: Send application package to [email protected]

• Subject Line: Quote Application for Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing strictly in the email subject field.

• Required Attachments: Cover letter, detailed CV/Resume, and copies of all academic certificates.

• Application Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.