About this Opportunity
Lead NMB Bank’s commercial-lending credit function, overseeing credit assessment, approvals, portfolio risk, lending controls and senior stakeholder reporting.
The Head of Retail Credit - Commercial Lending is responsible for the commercial-lending credit function at NMB Bank’s head office. The leader oversees risk-based assessment of borrowing proposals, credit approvals and recommendations, monitoring and reporting of portfolio credit quality, compliance with delegated authorities and the bank’s credit policies. The role works closely with the Chief Credit Officer, Credit Committees, relationship managers and business leaders to protect asset quality while supporting sustainable commercial lending.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type:
- Job
- Location:
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Education Level:
- Bachelor degree
- Experience Level:
- Senior
- Work Arrangement:
- On-site
- Application Deadline:
- 2 Nov 2026
- Posted:
- 19 Oct 2026
- Positions:
- 1
Quick Summary
- • Lead commercial-lending credit assessment, analysis, approvals and credit-risk governance in accordance with bank po...
- At least seven years of relevant experience and a proven leadership track record in a medium or large organisation.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Law or Economics. Deep understanding of commercial/corporate lending, cash-flow and transaction structuring, risk assessment, monitoring, IFRS 9 and regulatory credit requirements.
- Master’s degree in business studies, postgraduate banking education and/or relevant banking certifications are added advantages.
- At least seven years of relevant experience and a proven leadership track record in a medium or large organisation.
Responsibilities
• Review counterpart, obligor, industry, transaction and security risks and ensure appropriately structured and priced facilities.
• Oversee portfolio concentrations, emerging risks, problematic accounts, watchlists and remedial action; participate in credit committees.
• Lead and develop credit analysts, establish performance objectives and coordinate with commercial banking, management information and reporting teams.
• Monitor IFRS 9 expected-credit-loss implications, impairment and regulatory compliance, including Bank of Tanzania reporting.
• Drive improved credit risk measurement, control design, reporting and process efficiency.
Programme Eligibility
Department
Specialisation
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Programme Skills
• IFRS 9, ECL, NPL management and regulatory credit reporting
• Leadership, coaching and senior stakeholder engagement
Additional Information
How to Apply
Apply through the NMB Bank official careers portal by logging in and selecting “Head of Retail Credit - Commercial Lending”. Opening date 19 October 2026; closing calendar date 2 November 2026. Exact cutoff time is not stated. NMB does not charge application or recruitment fees; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Date-only timestamps are placeholders.
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- Published
- 25 Oct 2026
- Last checked
- 25 Oct 2026 19:59
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