Tropical Bank is hiring a Relationship Manger – Finance Trade to drive the growth of Trade Finance income (funded and non-funded) across the network. This job requires collaboration with different teams including branches to mobilize customers who are in trade business (internally or cross border).
DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
REPORTS TO: HEAD BUSINESS
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cultivate new business opportunities and bring in revenue for the Bank as per the set target.
  • Maintain and develop business relationships with existing and prospective customers.
  • Monitor designated accounts portfolio for managing overall credit risks.
  • Provide coaching for subordinates through on-job training.
  • Oversee Trade Finance operations and drive growth and revenue.
  • Identify training needs, provide feedback & coaching to ensure maximum potential is achieved.
  • Develop business opportunities and monitor activities in line with the Bank’s long-term strategic and annual business plans; ensure the Bank remains competitive and reacts promptly to changing market conditions and customer needs.
  • Implement a focused relationship management system to increase business flow, generate deposits, lending, and revenues from existing and new customers in line with the enterprise strategy.
  • Adhere to appropriate controls and monitoring mechanisms for developing a high-quality asset book by fully complying with the Bank’s Credit Policy, Bank of Uganda guidelines, and relevant legal provisions for lending and Trade & Working Capital Solutions Products.

STRATEGIC MARKETING

  • Practice strategic marketing by developing competitive advantage in the changing marketplace and leveraging the Bank’s distinctive capabilities to drive value.
  • Enhance value creation by creating, communicating, delivering, and offering solutions that benefit customers, shareholders, and partners.
  • Develop innovative solutions delivered through branches and electronic channels to respond to market needs or identified gaps.
  • Jointly with commercial teams (including branches), carry out customer marketing events to enhance the Bank’s wallet share.
  • Conduct capacity building through trainings on Trade & Working Capital Solutions Products.

STRATEGIC CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • Lead & drive high levels of customer engagement.
  • Build a base of promoters by enhancing positive customer experience and advocacy to drive competitive advantage, organic growth, and lower costs.
  • Create a differentiated customer experience design tailored to target needs; optimize interactions with the brand, offerings, and touch points; deliver consistently and make continuous improvements.
  • Periodically review existing products based on customer feedback and market trends to ensure continuous utilization—drive customer-led propositions.
  • Promote business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services.
  • Ensure agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) is maintained at all levels.

CONTROL

  • Handle requests for short-term excesses in liaison with Credit Risk unit and ensure proper authorization.
  • Work with Branch Credit Manager/Branch Manager to deliver daily banking and operational services to trade clients to the Bank’s satisfaction.
  • Monitor account operations of all trade borrowers daily.
  • Check covenants and other conditions at least monthly to ensure full compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with terms & conditions in the Approver and Offer Letter.
  • Maintain client registers/databases for ease of contact.
  • Undertake renewals &/or reviews of outstanding loans before 90 days of expiry.

OTHERS

  • Drive set targets/budgets for the Trade Finance unit.
  • Maintain database of Corporate and Trade Clients.
  • Prepare performance reports.
  • Originate quality loans to meet individual targets.
  • Submit periodic reports of all loans approved/disbursed to ExCom.

HOW TO APPLYIf you meet the above requirements, please submit your application online by sending:

  • A cover letter
  • A detailed CV
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Email: recruitment@trobank.com 

Application Deadline: 12 November, 2025