We Are Looking For:

30th  March 2026

          JOB ADVERT

Opportunity Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Position:      Head of Compliance

Reports to:     Chief Executive Officer

Job purpose:

The Head of Compliance is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and monitoring compliance risk management strategies for the bank in line with national laws, Bank of Uganda regulations/ guidelines and the bank’s policies and procedures.

Key Result Areas:
  • Develop, implement and monitor the bank’s compliance framework and ensure that all bank operating procedures meet the compliance requirements as defined by the regulator and bank policies/procedures.
  • Prepare and present bank-wide compliance report to EXCO indicating business enhancements/ recommendations.
  • Monitor transactions for adherence to Anti-Money Laundering laws and report all non- compliant or suspicious transactions to EXCO and FIA.
  • Champion the compliance program to guide overall institutional
  • Conduct periodical compliance assessment
  • Undertake regular account reviews on accounts of PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and transaction checks on a monthly basis in line with AML Regulations 2015 and Anti – Money Laundering Act 2013. In this regard the Head of Compliance shall be the Anti- Money Laundering Control Officer(AMLCO) of the Bank.
  • As the AMLCO be the contact point for internal and external authorities, including supervisory authorities or the Financial Intelligence Authority, concerning Anti-Money Laundering issues.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and other financial institutions regarding the relationship we hold with them.
  • Coordinate and communicate updates of the bank’s policies and procedures to reflect changes in the regulatory requirements and bank standards.
  • Review of the draft updated policies to ensure they reflect changes in the regulatory

framework and bank’s business plan.

  • Train staff on matters relating to compliance covering general bank standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the performance of the Compliance team ensuring that each team member has plans and targets in place and is delivering; take appropriate corrective action as required
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Qualifications & Experience
  • Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, law or related field
  • 5 years’ experience working in the regulated sector with over 5 years at middle

management and at least 2 years’ experience at supervisory level

  • Relevant experience in a compliance related field is an added advantage
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Personal skills and abilities
  • Leadership and excellent communication skills
  • Abreast in changes of the law, and cascade to staff in a simple and understandable way
  • Agile and resilient in ensuring all regulatory requirements and Bank standards are adhered to
  • Innovative ways in filing documents
  • Drawing up a comprehensive compliance checklist on the relevant laws and
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  • Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

Interested candidates should send their signed application letters, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae not later than 6th Monday 2026 to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug

23rd March 2026

          JOB ADVERT

Grounded in strong ethical values and a transformationl goal to serve the poor, Opportunity Bank delivers tailored lending, savings, and financial inclusion solutions while maintaining high standards of governance, risk management, and community support. We value integrity, professionalism, and positive impact, and are committed to fostering economic opportunity and long-term partnerships across the communities we serve.

Opportunity Bank is seeking for a suitable candidate with similar attributes to fill the position of

Relationship Officer – Group and Individual.

Reports to:                             Assistant Manager Relationship

Job Purpose:

Growth of the Group and Individual loan portfolio by recruitment of new clients whilst maintaining the quality of the portfolio, carrying out individual marketing and group- marketing by forming focus groups and assessing their capability to have access to loans. Monitoring, recovering and maintaining client relationships.

Key Result Areas:

  1. Business Growth
  • To grow the bank business in terms of assets (loans) and liabilities (customer deposits), customer base and income through personal selling activities within existing customer portfolio and getting new ones within the Bank’s target markets
  • Recruit Individual and group loan clients to achieve loan disbursement and portfolio growth targets.
  • Assessment of potential group / Individual loan clients to make sure they meet the required standards for borrowing from OBUL.
  • Attend loan committees to review loan applications and approval
  • Maintain relationships by visiting groups and attending group meetings
  • Training clients about OBUL products, expectations from OBUL as well as terms and conditions.
  1. Monitoring and managing portfolio
  • Monitor portfolio by tracking all clients, identifying any potential default cases and developing mitigants for them.
  • Ensure clients comply with the OBUL policies as well as terms and conditions attached to loans.
  • Maintain the PAR of one’s portfolio within the bank’s PAR quality standards
  1. Reporting
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports to the branch manager and discuss weekly performance with immediate supervisor
  1. Building customer relationship
  • Maintain relationships by visiting clients and solving any customer related issues raised by them
  • Customer service, handling client inquiries and guiding them on how to apply for loans, use the bank’s payment channels
  1. Recovery
  • Recovery of defaulted loans

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma from any recognized higher institution of learning with second class and above
  • Relevant professional qualifications in microfinance, banking, finance or marketing is an added advantage.
  • Relevant credit experience is an added advantage
  • Must possess a Credit pass in Maths and English at ‘O’ Level

Personal skills and competencies

  • Client relationship and social impact – fosters trust, ensuring fair treatment, and adhering to the Client Protection Principles to promote social and financial performance.
  • Responsiveness – promptly and efficiently responds to the needs of customers in

the low income segment of urban, semi urban and rural areas.

  • Adaptability – capable of navigating volatile environments, adjusts to new technologies, market shifts, and evolving client needs.
  • Transformational – motivates customers, giving them a sense of purpose to inspire change by showcasing how the bank’s products and services fundamentally improve customers’ lives.
  • Servanthood – Possesses a genuine desire to improve the lives of underserved clients in rural populations and respect for their dignity.
  • Ethical traits – Models transparent behaviour, integrity, honesty and avoids fraudulent practices in all correspondences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building community relationships
  • Good communication skills (Oral and written) and MUST be fluent in English and any local language.
  • Analytical thinking – focus on assessing borrower creditworthiness and managing risks in lending and portfolio management to drive institutional sustainability.
    • Active Collaboration – Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team to produce novel ideas, enhance efficiency and improve service reputation.
    • Good computer skills e.g Microsoft Word, excel, email & Internet

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

Interested candidates should send their signed application letters indicating your preferred location, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug   not later than 5:00 Pm on Monday 30thth March 2026.

 

23rd March 2026

          JOB ADVERT

Grounded in strong ethical values and a transformationl goal to serve the poor, Opportunity Bank delivers tailored lending, savings, and financial inclusion solutions while maintaining high standards of governance, risk management, and community support. We value integrity, professionalism, and positive impact, and are committed to fostering economic opportunity and long-term partnerships across the communities we serve.

Opportunity Bank is seeking for a suitable candidate with similar attributes to fill the position of Sales Executive.

Reports to:                             Assistant Manager Relationship

Job Purpose:

Promotes and sells Opportunity Bank products or services, acting as the primary contact between the bank and its clients to drive revenue.

Key Result Areas:

  1. Growth
  • Open new accounts for liability mobilization
  • Assessment of potential loan clients to make sure they meet the required standards for borrowing from OBUL.
  • Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients to foster loyalty and secure repeat business.
  • Cross Sell Bank Products to new and existing customers of the bank
  • Product Knowledge: Maintaining in-depth knowledge of products/services to demonstrate value and address customer queries.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma from any recognized higher institution of learning with second class and above
  • Relevant experience in Sales and Marketing is an added advantage
  • Must possess a Credit pass in Maths and English at ‘O’ Level

Personal skills and abilities

  • Client relationship and social impact – fosters trust, ensuring fair treatment, and adhering to the Client Protection Principles to promote social and financial performance.
  • Responsiveness – promptly and efficiently responds to the needs of customers in

the low income segment of urban, semi urban and rural areas.

  • Adaptability – capable of navigating volatile environments, adjusts to new technologies, market shifts, and evolving client needs.
  • Transformational – motivates customers, giving them a sense of purpose to inspire change by showcasing how the bank’s products and services fundamentally improve customers’ lives.
  • Servanthood – Possesses a genuine desire to improve the lives of underserved clients in rural populations and respect for their dignity.
  • Ethical traits – Models transparent behaviour, integrity, honesty and avoids fraudulent practices in all correspondences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building community relationships
  • Impeccable customer service skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivation driven attitude
  • Sales-driven, results-driven, and target-driven attitude
  • Aptitude for persuasion and negotiation
  • Expert in time management
  • Organized work ethic
  • Good communication skills (Oral and written) and MUST be fluent in English and any local language.

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

Interested candidates should send their signed application letters indicating your preferred location, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug   not later than 5:00 Pm on Monday 30th March 2026.