Transaction Banking -Jobs in Uganda

DEADLINE: 2nd July 2025
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position: Head – Transaction Banking
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Standard Bank Uganda is seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Transaction Banking (TXB) to lead the bank’s transaction banking agenda. This role is instrumental in driving innovation, maintaining franchise positioning, and delivering end-to-end client-centric solutions in emerging and existing client ecosystems across Uganda.

The successful candidate will influence the country’s transaction banking priorities, lead high-performance teams, and ensure sustainable profitability across a complex product portfolio while enhancing Standard Bank’s competitive edge in a rapidly evolving digital banking landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Franchise Development & Stakeholder Engagement
  Build and maintain relationships with regulators and industry players to ensure compliance with local licensing standards and adapt solutions to fit local market needs.

• Client-Centric Solutioning
  Drive client-centric solution design aligned with TXB and Client Coverage strategies across multinational and sector-based clients, ensuring consistent client experience and retention.

• Team Leadership & Thought Leadership
  Lead agile, high-performing teams focused on productivity, innovation, and market leadership. Foster subject matter expertise and promote thought leadership within the TXB team.

• Digital Innovation & Partnerships
  Monitor fintech trends and form strategic partnerships to identify and deploy local and scalable digital solutions, enhancing the bank’s value proposition to multinational clients.

• Financial & Risk Management
  Oversee country-level revenue, return on equity, and profitability across the TXB product mix. Make strategic trade-offs, potentially as a voting ALCO member, in the best interest of the franchise.

• Risk & Governance Ownership
  Take joint accountability for business, credit, and operational risk decisions across the value chain to ensure responsible and sustainable business growth.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of management experience in Transaction Banking, including direct exposure to transaction products and client solutions.

• 3–4 years of proven board or committee-level participation (e.g., ALCO, Credit, BS&R, New Business).

• Strong expertise in product structuring and cross-functional product line integration.

• Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, financial performance, and team leadership.

• Sound understanding of FinTech trends and digital transformation in financial services.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

• Business Acumen (Audit)

• Risk/Reward Thinking

• Client Relationship Management

• Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)

• Business Intelligence

• Industry Knowledge

• Coaching and Mentorship

Behavioral Attributes

• Exploring Possibilities

• Conveying Self-Confidence

• Embracing Change

• Generating Ideas

• Interacting with People

• Making Decisions

• Providing Insights

Why Join Standard Bank?

Standard Bank is a leading African bank committed to driving growth and financial inclusion through innovation, partnership, and client-focused solutions. Joining our team means becoming part of a network dedicated to shaping the future of banking in Africa.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the following link:
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About Standard Bank Uganda

Standard Bank Uganda, a member of the Standard Bank Group, is a leader in providing comprehensive financial solutions. With a strong commitment to customer success and digital transformation, the bank plays a critical role in Uganda’s financial services landscape.