7^th September, 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: Head of Marketing

Reports to: Chief Business Officer

Duty Station: Head Office.

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for leading brand growth, developing product strategies through identifying, formulating, coordinating, and implementing of Marketing and Communication activities in the Bank.

Key Result Areas:

• Design and execute comprehensive Product, Marketing and Service strategies in line with the Bank’s business objectives in order to grow the Bank’s market position.

• Create go-to-market strategies for new financial solutions, digital banking apps, and specialized segment portfolios.

• Oversee the management of Opportunity Banks’ brand identity and standards across all customer and stakeholder touchpoints, for consistent brand representation.

• Plan, coordinate and participate in the Bank’s Public Relations, promotional activities such as product launches, market activations, trade fairs/exhibitions among others.

• Draft and manage the annual marketing budget to ensure effective, efficient and successful execution of advertising campaigns, product promotions and all brand initiatives.

• Build and protect the bank’s reputation, visual identity, and market presence to stand out from competitors in the banking sector.

• Align marketing campaigns with the bank’s overall business objectives to increase customer acquisition, deposits, and loan uptake.

• Proactively identify market opportunities to meet and exceed company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Manage corporate communications, media relations, advertising and research agencies and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that build trust in the local market in support of the Bank’s corporate image and reputation.

• Manage brand studies and consumer research on products and services and recommend changes on the Bank’s strategies based on results and findings.

• Ensure the ambience and branding of the branches is in line with the Bank’s vision and mission.

• Direct and approve the design of all branding and creative assets like TV, Radio among and online channels like paid up marketing, social media content, email and direct marketing.

• Stay abreast of industry and corporate developments, events and issues in support of the Bank’s corporate image and responsibilities.

• Direct internal marketing teams and manage external creative, PR, or digital agencies to deliver high-impact campaigns.

• Ensure that the Marketing Officer conducts timely update of the Bank’s website and social media channels.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication or any related discipline.
• Postgraduate / Professional Marketing qualifications like CIM is a MUST.
• A minimum of 10 Years work experience with 5 Years being at a Management role.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Marketing with a bias in branding, cooperate communication, public relations and media management.
• Banking / Financial sector experience is an added advantage.
• Deep experience of developing and executing large, multi-national 360 marketing campaigns.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Advanced people management and motivation skills
• Good knowledge of modern practices in marketing and communications
• Innovative, creative, and strategic thinker, with ability to leverage partners to deliver exceptional creative work.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong brand advertising creative expertise.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skill set with ability to develop and maintain robust measurement framework, as well develop keen customer insights to inform marketing platforms.
• Ability to understand customer needs and wants.

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: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 14th September, 2026

7^th September, 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: Head of Funding & Partnerships

Reports to: Chief Business Officer

Duty Station: Head Office.

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for leading the strategy to raise capital, manage liquidity, and build strategic relationships with investors, financial institutions and development organizations. The role holder will also be responsible for the management of the Bank’s key strategy partners that support the implementation of Banks strategy

Key Result Areas:

• Secure debt, equity, and wholesale funding from international and local markets.

• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, multilateral development banks, and fintech partners.

• Lead the Banks annual fundraising strategy by setting clear objectives and driving income growth across diversified funding streams.

• Identify and secure new fundraising opportunities and engage new donors.

• Work with the treasury team to ensure the bank has stable and cost-effective funding sources.

• Maintain and enhance existing donor relationships and manage a diverse portfolio of funding bids, including substantial grants.

• Oversee the management of the Banks grants, ensuring compliance, delivery, and high-quality reporting.

• Lead negotiations for syndicated loans, credit lines, and strategic alliance agreements.

• Track financial market trends, interest rates, and regulatory changes to spot new funding opportunities.

• Represent the Bank in high-level meetings, events while positioning it as a key actor in the financial sector.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in corporate banking, treasury, debt capital markets, or investor relations.
• A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of bank balance sheets, liquidity metrics, and capital markets.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align funding goals with the bank’s long-term growth plan.
• Strong analytical skills
• Deeply collaborative, skilled at relationship management and a strong team player.
• Experience in securing and managing large funding grants.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

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: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 14th September, 2026

7^th September, 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: Regional Manager.

Reports to: Head of Distribution.

Number of Vacancies: Three (03) – Central, Eastern & Northern.

Duty Station: Within the region of deployment.

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and overall direction of business growth in the region/assigned branches, oversee the growth of quality loan portfolio and deposits, while maintaining a balance between social and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business growth (Sales management and Customer satisfaction)

• To supervise and control implementation of the regional growth strategy and expansion plans in line with the approved budget and timelines
• To personal sales activities targeting micro and small segment clients and in liaison with the Head SME, profiling SMEs, Corporates, Cooperatives, etc.
• To conduct visits to existing and potential customers in order to understand customer expectations, complaints and areas of improvement
• To ensure that branches are optimally staffed in line with the budget and growth strategy
• In conjunction with the branch managers and marketing unit, plan and supervise execution of sales activities in the region in order to achieve regional performance targets.
• To ensure that all staff members in the region have a clear understanding, acceptance and are able to communicate the bank’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that all staff members in the region have a clear knowledge and understanding of the banks products and services
• Ensure that all staff in the region are trained on sales and apply sales techniques when interacting with potential and existing customers.
• To ensure that all branch premises in the region are well maintained in line with the branch-maintained standards.

2. Internal Controls and Portfolio Quality (Ensuring Compliance, Spot checks, Loan approvals, Knowledge management

• To manage the loan asset quality of the region ensuring that all branches meet their respective asset quality thresholds.
• On a bi-weekly basis to chair loan recovery committee meetings for branches where PAR30D is above 5%.
• Conduct regular spot checks to branches as follows;
  • Participate in atleast 2 credit committees below his/her approval limit per month per branch in the region
  • Have at least 1 customer or group visit per month per branch in the region
  • Perform atleast 5 policy knowledge interviews with staff in a month
  • Perform at least 1 cash snap check per month per branch
  • Verify that all head office communications have been properly communicated and cascaded to the staff
• Ensure that branch manager responds adequately and timely to all findings in the audit report
• Review audit reports with the branch managers and submit responses to Head of Distribution.
• Ensure that resolution plans for each finding are created in an audit tracker/follow up strategy for BM, RM and Management.

3. Risk management and Compliance

• Review and discuss specific findings (risk, audit and supervision) with the BM and ensure implementation of the agreed action plans.
• Ensure that all disciplinary actions based on the internal checks and internal audit findings are brought to the attention of HR.
• Escalate all noncompliance issues and suspicious activities to the compliance department.
• Identify risk factors and establish frameworks to mitigate risk in the Department making sure there is a faster mechanism in place to enable quick and early detection and escalation of issues when they arise.
• Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, BOU regulations, budget parameters, and procedures and the risk management framework operational within the Bank. 
• Responsible for closure of audit, risk and BOU findings /reports, and helping resolve issues raised as well as ensuring no repeat findings. 

4. People Management

• Ensure good understanding and acceptance of the OBUL Mission, Vision and code of conduct among all employees in the region
• Manage directly performance of Branch Managers in the region. Supervise the performance management of other branch staff and participate in the performance management process where necessary
• Recommend to the Head of Distribution inter branch relocations of the first line staff (teller, banking officers and relationship officers) in order to close gaps and improve efficiency.
• Initiate other regional staff movements (promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, etc) in liaison with Chief People & Culture Officer to the Head of Distribution for CEO’s approval
• Ensure good team spirit and staff motivation in the branches. Propose and supervise team building activities such as sports among others in order to nature the team spirit.
• Perform coaching and mentoring of the branch managers on leadership skills, staff management techniques and business growth skills.
• Manage success planning in the region by identifying and supporting the development of high potential staff in the branches in liaison with HR
• Ensure that all staff in the region have the necessary skills to efficiently perform their duties. Where there are gaps, identify and communicate training needs to Head of Distribution and Chief People & Culture Officer.
• Participate in the interview and training of staff when called upon and when necessary.
• Ensure to communicate/cascade key management decision to all staff in the region
• Recommend staff in the region for confirmation in service.

5. Planning reporting and other duties

• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Head of Distribution on the performance of the region and key issues that require the attention of management.
• Develop annual growth strategies and expansion plans based on the market potential and the banks over strategic plan.
• Participate in the development of annual budgets for the region.
• Report timely unresolved IT or administration issue to the Head of Distribution.
• Report all structural issues related to the banking services to the Head of Distribution timely.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree preferably in a business-related discipline.
• Masters is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in the banking sector.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and excellent communication skills
• Advanced people management and motivation skills
• Good understanding of sales management and customer service
• Good understanding of credit and risk management
• Proven report writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Ms. Office. Knowledge of the core banking system is an added advantage.

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 submit a signed application letter, preferred region, academic documents, and CV combined into a single PDF file, clearly stating the job title & preferred region in the email subject line and send to::

recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 14th September, 2026

1^st September, 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 Business Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing leadership and overall direction of business growth in the bank, overseeing the growth of quality loan portfolio and deposits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the overall product, business growth and sales objectives and plans, and monitor performance against the strategic business growth plan.
• Responsible for the growth of the bank’s loan portfolio, ensuring growth and quality targets are met at all branches.
• Carry out Business development initiatives to seek out and target new customers and new sales opportunities.
• Establish and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service to all clients.
• Responsible for the disbursement of quality credit in line with the banks credit policies making sure all branch credit approval and assessment processes are working effectively.
• Supervise and guide all heads of business units within the department to ensure growth targets for loans and deposits are meet.
• Responsible for the assessment of key risks in the Business department and the development of prudent mitigants to address them.
• Directly responsible for providing continuous leadership, supervision, development training for all staff under the dept, ensuring skills gaps are identified and bridged, succession plans are followed and implemented, and overall performance management is done.
• Ensure the department complies fully with all required procedures and laws including AML, FIA, internal policies etc.
• Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, BOU regulations, budget parameters, and procedures and the risk management framework operational within the Bank.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course from a recognized University.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• An MBA or a professional training in Banking would be an added advantage
• A minimum of 15 years working experience in banking/microfinance/fintech with at least 5 years in a senior business role within the financial services industry.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Team player
• Networking and market intelligence skills
• Good Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Leadership and People management skills
• In-depth knowledge of Banking industry

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: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026