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Position: Head of Operations Location: Kampala, Uganda Type: Full-time Industry: Banking Category: Business Operations Hiring Organization: Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited Application Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Base Salary: Not Disclosed Duty Station: Head Office Job Purpose: To provide leadership to banking operations within the country, ensuring operational excellence, process and financial efficiencies, and a robust control environment. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in Management Committees to formulate the bank’s strategy and implement the target operating model for Operations. Lead country Operations teams to achieve strategic objectives. Design and implement programs to establish a fit-for-growth Operations control framework. Develop and update organizational processes and infrastructure to ensure operational excellence, ensuring accurate, consistent processing and service delivery. Oversee the development and administration of Operations policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, ensuring quality control and standardization across the bank. Ensure adherence to regulatory, internal policy, and process standards, fostering a culture of precise execution and discipline. Identify and manage operational risks, update the bank’s procedure manuals, and manage the book of authorized signatures. Implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans, provide risk awareness training, and stay abreast of regulatory changes. Maintain oversight of branch operations and ensure branch controls are optimal. Manage the cash depot (CCD) ensuring compliance with Central Bank and internal policies, and oversee account opening processes. Oversee operational processing of all cards and associated controls, and support digital channel transaction support. Manage reconciliations of card accounts and ensure systems are scalable and accessible. Support Treasury Front Office/dealers to process and confirm deals within deadlines, ensuring compliance with counterparty limits and settlement instructions. Manage loan disbursements and ensure timely and accurate updates. Manage SWIFT and RTGS processes in compliance with Central Bank directives. Oversee cheque processing, EFTs, direct debits, standing orders, and salaries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to clear house rules and timelines. Ensure efficient operation of e-channels and agency banking platforms, and manage transactions and reconciliations. Prepare quarterly board packs and management information for Operations exceptions management. Develop and manage the country budget for Operations, establish performance objectives, and take corrective actions as needed. Engage with vendors to ensure compliance with SLAs and potential improvements. Liaise with the Central Bank and Banker’s Association for updates, changes, challenges, and improvements. Skills and Competencies: Ability to develop business continuity and recovery plans. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders for successful banking operations. Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform detailed work accurately and promptly. Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team. Academic and Professional Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business or any related field. A master’s degree in a business-related discipline, and professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA are added advantages. Minimum 10 years of experience in banking Operations in a regulated financial institution, with 5 years in a supervisory role in Operations management. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree Application Procedure: Kindly send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to hr@eximbank-ug.com with the subject: JOB APPLICATION: HEAD OF OPERATIONS by close of business, Thursday 23rd May 2024. Position: Head of Operations Location: Kampala, Uganda Type: Full-time Industry: Banking Category: Business Operations Hiring Organization: Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited Application Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Base Salary: Not Disclosed Duty Station: Head Office Job Purpose: To provide leadership to banking operations within the country, ensuring operational excellence, process and financial efficiencies, and a robust control environment. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in Management Committees to formulate the bank’s strategy and implement the target operating model for Operations. Lead country Operations teams to achieve strategic objectives. Design and implement programs to establish a fit-for-growth Operations control framework. Develop and update organizational processes and infrastructure to ensure operational excellence, ensuring accurate, consistent processing and service delivery. Oversee the development and administration of Operations policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, ensuring quality control and standardization across the bank. Ensure adherence to regulatory, internal policy, and process standards, fostering a culture of precise execution and discipline. Identify and manage operational risks, update the bank’s procedure manuals, and manage the book of authorized signatures. Implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans, provide risk awareness training, and stay abreast of regulatory changes. Maintain oversight of branch operations and ensure branch controls are optimal. Manage the cash depot (CCD) ensuring compliance with Central Bank and internal policies, and oversee account opening processes. Oversee operational processing of all cards and associated controls, and support digital channel transaction support. Manage reconciliations of card accounts and ensure systems are scalable and accessible. Support Treasury Front Office/dealers to process and confirm deals within deadlines, ensuring compliance with counterparty limits and settlement instructions. Manage loan disbursements and ensure timely and accurate updates. Manage SWIFT and RTGS processes in compliance with Central Bank directives. Oversee cheque processing, EFTs, direct debits, standing orders, and salaries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to clear house rules and timelines. Ensure efficient operation of e-channels and agency banking platforms, and manage transactions and reconciliations. Prepare quarterly board packs and management information for Operations exceptions management. Develop and manage the country budget for Operations, establish performance objectives, and take corrective actions as needed. Engage with vendors to ensure compliance with SLAs and potential improvements. Liaise with the Central Bank and Banker’s Association for updates, changes, challenges, and improvements. Skills and Competencies: Ability to develop business continuity and recovery plans. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders for successful banking operations. Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform detailed work accurately and promptly. Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team. Academic and Professional Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business or any related field. A master’s degree in a business-related discipline, and professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA are added advantages. Minimum 10 years of experience in banking Operations in a regulated financial institution, with 5 years in a supervisory role in Operations management. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree Application Procedure: Kindly send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to hr@eximbank-ug.com with the subject: JOB APPLICATION: HEAD OF OPERATIONS by close of business, Thursday 23rd May 2024. Position: Head of Operations Location: Kampala, Uganda Type: Full-time Industry: Banking Category: Business Operations Hiring Organization: Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited Application Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Base Salary: Not Disclosed Duty Station: Head Office Job Purpose: To provide leadership to banking operations within the country, ensuring operational excellence, process and financial efficiencies, and a robust control environment. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in Management Committees to formulate the bank’s strategy and implement the target operating model for Operations. Lead country Operations teams to achieve strategic objectives. Design and implement programs to establish a fit-for-growth Operations control framework. Develop and update organizational processes and infrastructure to ensure operational excellence, ensuring accurate, consistent processing and service delivery. Oversee the development and administration of Operations policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, ensuring quality control and standardization across the bank. Ensure adherence to regulatory, internal policy, and process standards, fostering a culture of precise execution and discipline. Identify and manage operational risks, update the bank’s procedure manuals, and manage the book of authorized signatures. Implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans, provide risk awareness training, and stay abreast of regulatory changes. Maintain oversight of branch operations and ensure branch controls are optimal. Manage the cash depot (CCD) ensuring compliance with Central Bank and internal policies, and oversee account opening processes. Oversee operational processing of all cards and associated controls, and support digital channel transaction support. Manage reconciliations of card accounts and ensure systems are scalable and accessible. Support Treasury Front Office/dealers to process and confirm deals within deadlines, ensuring compliance with counterparty limits and settlement instructions. Manage loan disbursements and ensure timely and accurate updates. Manage SWIFT and RTGS processes in compliance with Central Bank directives. Oversee cheque processing, EFTs, direct debits, standing orders, and salaries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to clear house rules and timelines. Ensure efficient operation of e-channels and agency banking platforms, and manage transactions and reconciliations. Prepare quarterly board packs and management information for Operations exceptions management. Develop and manage the country budget for Operations, establish performance objectives, and take corrective actions as needed. Engage with vendors to ensure compliance with SLAs and potential improvements. Liaise with the Central Bank and Banker’s Association for updates, changes, challenges, and improvements. Skills and Competencies: Ability to develop business continuity and recovery plans. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders for successful banking operations. Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform detailed work accurately and promptly. Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team. Academic and Professional Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business or any related field. A master’s degree in a business-related discipline, and professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA are added advantages. Minimum 10 years of experience in banking Operations in a regulated financial institution, with 5 years in a supervisory role in Operations management. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree Application Procedure: Kindly send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to hr@eximbank-ug.com with the subject: JOB APPLICATION: HEAD OF OPERATIONS by close of business, Thursday 23rd May 2024. "Head of Operations Job at Exim Bank Uganda"

Head of operations job at Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited

May 18, 2024 By Job Centre Uganda

Position: Head of Operations Location: Kampala, Uganda Type: Full-time Industry: Banking Category: Business Operations Hiring Organization: Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited Application Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Base Salary: Not Disclosed Duty Station: Head Office Job Purpose: To provide leadership to banking operations within the... Read More