Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing Job Vacancy at UBA Bank Tanzania , Dar es Salaam September 2026

UBA Bank Tanzania – Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing within its Corporate Banking function.

Position Details

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

Job Summary

The Team Lead will be responsible for driving Corporate and Commercial Banking business within the FMCG and Manufacturing sector, with a focus on client acquisition, relationship management, revenue growth, credit quality, portfolio management, and achievement of business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive acquisition of new corporate and commercial clients within the FMCG/Manufacturing sector.
• Manage and strengthen existing client relationships and improve customer retention.
• Generate new-to-bank business and reactivate dormant relationships to grow deposits.
• Conduct regular customer site visits and assess business operations, assets, premises, equipment, and collateral.
• Analyse FMCG and Manufacturing market trends and identify customer needs and business opportunities.
• Develop and recommend appropriate banking products and solutions for sector clients.
• Monitor credit facilities, risk triggers, conditions, and covenants.
• Monitor non-performing, watch-listed, and deteriorating accounts and initiate recovery actions where necessary.
• Recommend viable and profitable risk assets to improve portfolio profitability.
• Manage customer investments and banking facilities.
• Achieve targets relating to 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 potential risks affecting the sector.
• 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 requirements.
• Prepare timely and accurate performance reports.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Corporate Banking.

Key Performance Indicators

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve:

• Approved PBT targets for the FMCG/Manufacturing sector.
• Annual targets for deposits, risk assets, fees and commissions.
• Client acquisition and conversion targets.
• Dormant account reactivation targets.
• Growth and quality of the managed portfolio.
• A viable and profitable risk asset book.
• Strong commercial banking relationships.
• Effective performance of Relationship Managers and Relationship Officers.
• Timely and accurate performance reporting.

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 of 5 years of relevant banking experience.
• Experience or exposure in the FMCG/Manufacturing sector is required.
• Strong credit and relationship management experience is required.

Key Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of banking operations, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of Corporate and Commercial Banking.
• Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Business development and client acquisition skills.
• Credit and marketing knowledge.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Leadership and team-development abilities.
• Strong selling and marketing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to achieve and exceed business targets.
• Strong customer needs assessment and solution-selling skills.
• Commercial awareness, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Good IT and computer skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email:

Application Email: recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com

Email Subject: Application for Team Lead, FMCG / Manufacturing

Applicants should attach:

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

Deadline: 13 September 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.