UBA Bank Tanzania – Team Lead, Oil & Gas / Energy

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join its Corporate Banking team as Team Lead, Oil & Gas / Energy.

Position Details

Job Title	Team Lead, Oil & Gas / Energy
Division/Unit	Oil & Gas / Energy
Function	Corporate Banking
Location	Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Reports To	Head, Corporate Banking
Supervises	Relationship Managers and Relationship Officers

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Corporate and Commercial Banking business within the Oil & Gas / Energy sector, focusing on client acquisition, relationship management, credit quality, portfolio growth, profitability, and achievement of business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire new corporate and commercial clients within the Oil & Gas/Energy sector.
• Manage and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Generate new-to-bank business and reactivate dormant accounts to increase deposits.
• Conduct regular customer site visits to assess operations, assets, equipment, premises, and collateral.
• Monitor market trends and customer requirements within the Oil & Gas/Energy sector.
• Develop and recommend appropriate banking products and integrated financial solutions.
• Build client retention strategies and maintain regular contact with key client executives.
• Monitor credit facilities, risk triggers, conditions, and covenants.
• Monitor non-performing and deteriorating accounts and initiate recovery actions where required.
• Recommend viable and profitable risk assets to support business growth.
• Source and monitor customer investments and banking facilities.
• Achieve targets for Revenue/PBT, deposits, risk assets, guarantees, foreign exchange, fees, and commissions.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Relationship Managers and Relationship Officers.
• Research industry trends, regulations, emerging products, and sector risks.
• Review and analyse credit applications and prepare credit memoranda in accordance with Bank policy.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures, Credit Policy, and HR Policy.
• Prepare timely and accurate performance reports.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Corporate Banking.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance will be measured against:

• Approved PBT targets for the Oil & Gas/Energy sector.
• Annual deposit and risk asset targets.
• Fees and commission targets.
• Client acquisition and conversion.
• Dormant account reactivation.
• Growth and quality of the managed portfolio.
• Profitability and quality of the risk asset book.
• Performance of Relationship Managers and Relationship Officers.
• Quality and timeliness of performance reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or social sciences from a reputable university.
• An MBA, higher degree, or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant banking experience.
• Experience/exposure in the Oil & Gas/Energy sector.
• Strong credit and relationship management experience.

Key Competencies

Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of banking operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Banking.
• Understanding of banking products and services.
• Strong business development and client acquisition skills.
• Credit and marketing knowledge.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Leadership and team-development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong selling and marketing abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to achieve and exceed business targets.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Good IT and computer skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email:

Email: recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com

Subject: Application for Team Lead, Oil & Gas / Energy

Applicants should attach:

1. Cover Letter
2. Updated CV
3. All Academic Certificates

Deadline: 13 September 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.