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
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