We Are Looking For:
July 2026
JOB ADVERT
Grounded in strong ethical values and a transformational 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.
Does your passion align with our Mission and Vision?
Opportunity Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of:
Position: Chief Information Technology Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for providing strategic vision and operational IT leadership and accountable for directing, planning, organizing, and controlling all IT Functions. In addition, the role is responsible for sound technical leadership in all aspects of the Bank business, driving and overseeing the implementation of new IT systems and projects, including management of staff and projects in accordance with the Bank’s policies, procedures and standards. Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this position. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- IT Strategy
- Formulate the Bank’s IT strategy in response to business needs, recommend appropriate and cost-effective technical solutions and establish budgetary and risk implications including documentation and security of all IT systems in line with ICT trends and IT governance standards.
- Infrastructure & Security
- Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure functionality and optimal efficiency.
- Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
- Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information.
- Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
- IT Operations
- Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals.
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management.
- Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
- Manage information technology and computer systems.
- Preserve assets, information security and control structures.
- Oversee data backup and system security operations (e.g. user authorization, firewalls).
- Manage installations, upgrades and configurations of hardware and software.
- ICT Project Management & Monitoring
- Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs, design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures, plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization.
- Leadership
- Foster an environment that encourages further development of subordinates’ skills through formal training/schooling or on-the-job training.
- Mentor employees in business processes, technology and associated skill sets.
- Meet with managers and staff to determine the impact of proposed changes in hardware or software on computer operations and services to end users.
- Meet with managers to discuss mentoring and management strategies, progress of work, resolve problems and ensure standards for quality and quantity of work are met.
- Work with IT Unit leaders to establish employee development plans including formal training and contingency planning.
- Meet with peers and key personnel relative to the successful delivery of the Bank’s goals, objectives and initiatives.
- Manage training for subordinate departments ensuring adequate levels of proficiency are developed and maintained.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Master’s degree in Information Technology or a technology-related discipline preferred.
- At least 7 years’ experience in IT Security, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Applications Support, Electronic Banking/Channels Support or Programming.
- At least 5 years in a senior management position such as CTO, CIO, or Head of Technology in a vibrant technology firm, business or financial institution.
- Experience in the banking industry would be a distinct advantage.
Personal Skills & Abilities
- Possesses a strong social mission, a blend of financial and soft skills, and a commitment to community development with a desire to contribute to the strategic goals of the Bank.
- Takes ownership of IT vision, is a creative problem solver and able to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
- Hands-on experience in Infrastructure, IT Operations and/or IT Development.
- Models integrity, transparency and ethical conduct.
- Understanding of budgets, business planning and IT budget management.
- Excellent multitasking, prioritization and time management skills.
- Excellent leadership, mentoring, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their signed application letters, 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
Application Deadline: Friday, 7th August 2026
May 2026
JOB ADVERT
Grounded in strong ethical values and a transformational 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 vlong-term partnerships across the communities we serve.
Does your passion align with our Mission and Vision?
Opportunity Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Cyber
Security Analyst.
Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer
Duty Station: Head Office
Number of Vacancies: Two (02)
Job purpose:
Protect the Bank’s information assets through the implementation of requisite security controls on
IT infrastructure. The security controls should be aligned with the best industry practice and in
compliance with existing regulations.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Security configuration and Monitoring
• Security configuration and monitoring of events from tools including SIEM,
EDR/antivirus, firewalls, WAF, and NAC.
• Investigate alerts, identify potential threats, and escalate incidents to the CISO.
• Maintain a security operation alerts and incident registers.
• Support continuous improvement of monitoring rules and detection use cases.
2. Information Security Incident Management
• Participate in detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery of cybersecurity
incidents.
• Support investigation of technology-enabled fraud affecting digital banking, mobile
banking, cards, and agency banking.
• Collect and preserve evidence for forensic and regulatory review.
3. Vulnerability and Patch Management
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to
identify potential weaknesses and recommend remediation measures.
• Perform systems configuration reviews against hardening standards.
• Monitor patch deployment status and escalate delays.
4. Access Control and Identity Security
• Perform periodic user access reviews for critical systems.
• Monitor privileged account activities.
• Support timely deprovisioning of user accounts.
5. Security Compliance and Audit Support
• Maintain evidence for internal audit, external audit, and regulatory inspections.
• Track closure of audit, risk, and regulatory findings.
• Support preparation of IT Steering Committee, Management, and Board reports.
6. Third-Party Security Monitoring
• Support security assessments of vendors and outsourced service providers.
• Monitor remediation of third-party security issues.
• Track compliance with contractual security requirements.
7. Business Continuity and Cyber Resilience
• Support Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity testing.
• Validate backup availability and integrity.
• Participate in cyber resilience and recovery exercises.
8. Secure Projects and Change Management
• Perform security reviews for new systems, projects, and technology changes.
• Verify implementation of security-by-design requirements.
• Support secure configuration and deployment validation.
9. Threat Intelligence and Awareness
• Monitor emerging cyber threats affecting the financial sector.
• Support phishing simulations and staff awareness campaigns.
• Provide threat advisories to IT and business units.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in IT Security, SOC, or system/network administration.
• At least one certification preferred:
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• ISO 27001 Foundation/Implementer.
• CISA (advantage).
• Hands-on experience with: SIEM / log monitoring, Vulnerability tools (Burp Suite, Nessus,
Qualys, Nmap, Metasploit, etc), Endpoint security / EDR, Firewalls / network security.
• Have an in-depth understanding of OWASP testing methodology, Dynamic and Static
Application Security Testing, re-engineering, automation, ASP.NET/JAVA, IDS/IPS
systems.
Personal skills and abilities
• Mission and Vision alignment – Possesses a strong social mission, a blend of financial and soft skills, and a commitment to community development with a desire to contribute to the strategic goals of the bank.
• Responsiveness – Willing to serve the low – income segment in urban, semi urban and
rural communities.
• Adaptability – Resilient, hardworking, willing to learn and capable of fostering lasting
relationships.
• Transformational – Practices empathy by paying close attention to the needs and
feelings of customers and showcasing how the bank’s products and services
fundamentally improve their lives by focusing on their journey.
• Servanthood – Mission driven and motivated by the social mission of empowering
clients and improving livelihoods, rather than solely by financial incentives.
• Ethical traits – Models transparent behavior, integrity, and ensures ethical
considerations are central in all the work area.
• Analytical skills like critical thinking.
• Good communication skills
• Good Team work skills
• Attention to detail
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 in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject
line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug not later than Friday 8th May, 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:
- 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.
