Job Vacancies at Bank of Africa September 2026

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Job Vacancies at Bank of Africa September 2026, BANK OF AFRICA – TANZANIA is a private commercial bank operating in Tanzania servicing retail, SME and Corporate segments. The bank began operations in Tanzania in June 2007 after acquiring Eurafrican Bank which had been operating in Tanzania since September 1994.

The idea of the founders of BANK OF AFRICA was to create a truly unique, PAN-AFRICAN bank that embodies the essence of many of our founding fathers.

At the time of acquisition, the Bank had 3 branches in Tanzania. Currently the Bank has a network of 26 branches; 13 in Dar es Salaam, 12 upcountry and 1 Business center in Dar es Salaam.

The bank has a range of services for all segments from accounts, cards, loans, digital banking, treasury and investment.

Position: Trade Finance Manager

Department: Commercial Banking

Reports To: Head of Corporate Banking

Level: Manager

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

To drive, structure and manage bank’s trade finance portfolio specializing on Off Balance Sheet contingent Liabilities on approved sectors.
Generation of Non-funded Income for all OBS items.
To Support Business Team (BM, RM, RO’s) to Plan, implement and control Sales strategies to maximize new and repeat sales from the accounts.
Manage and monitor team workflow at the bank network in line with set targets.
Review and processed transactions trade finance products such as Export Letters of Credit, Import Letters of Credit, Documentary Collection, Bills Avalisation, Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credits and Trade Loans etc.
Prepare and analyse credit applications for presentation to credit department.
Create a suitable structure for the best trade finance products, process and procedures including an end-to-end process flow between the front office and back-office functions.
Manage the operational risk of the department to avoid operational/reputational losses and ensure understanding and full compliance of BOA procedures and practices.
Develop & implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turnaround time (TAT) with respect to processing transactions for the respective divisions/departments.
Prepare and manage Branch trade-finance activities including Staff training, Activations Workshops and Branch visits.
Manage BOA regional trade finance activities including group syndication files and BOA cross border transaction.
Monitors and analyses with Deputy Managing Director/Head of Enterprise Unit the quantitative and qualitative achievements of the branch and advise the strategies and roadmap for trade finance unit.
Manage the performance of subordinate staff and develop and implement training and development plans to ensure their performance is aligned with business goals and objectives.
Actively disseminate bank Trade Finance capabilities through business interaction (clients and staff), formal internal/external presentations demonstrating the bank’s abilities in facilitating trade.
Identify and negotiate business opportunities with Branch clients and develop overall strategies for business development to increase wallet share.

COMPETENCES, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

A relevant degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Marketing, Commerce or Banking.
Master’s Degree an added advantage.
Additional training in Trade Finance is a plus.
Knowledge of general banking operations.
Sense of listening & dialog, convincing ability, sales-oriented personality.
Customer Service skills.
Good selling, negotiation and networking skills.
Risk sense, profitability caring.
A high level of integrity.

TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW

Mastering of techniques, procedures, processes & characteristics of Foreign & International Trade Operations, Sales techniques & practices.
Analysis & technical advice.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Decision making skills.
Creativity and innovation skills.
Initiative spirit, rigour, organization.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to:

Email: Recruitment@boatanzania.co.tz

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026