• Lead the credit control team responsible for preparing credit-related legal documents, offering professional legal advice to business units and credit approval as needed, guaranteeing accurate and timely processing of approved credit. • Charged with preparation of credit-related legal agreements for complex transactions that require expertise, judgement and further mitigating credit risk. • Supervise all collateral management activities to minimize the chances of error, fraud and delays that could jeopardize the Bank’s operations, while the Bank’s legal rights over collateral are upheld. • Provide strategic legal insights into credit related matters to players within the credit value chain and train the teams, to enhance understanding of legal aspects of loans, addressing emerging issues, and equipping them to manage client concerns. • Oversee compliance and risk management activities, aligning practices with regulatory requirements and operational objectives. • Conduct monthly spot checks on securities management process, testing controls, guiding the team on the next course of action to minimize potential losses or litigation risks, with an aim of safeguarding the bank’s interests. • Oversee periodic security sensitivity analysis, validating the legal standing of securities for credit facilities showing stress signs. • Manage unit budget, optimizing resources to achieve operational efficiency while ensuring alignment with departmental financial goals.

• Bachelor of Laws from a reputable University. • A postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. • Must be enrolled Advocate of High Court and subordinate Courts. • 7 years’ experience in working in a busy law firm or financial institution with extensive exposure to banking and finance transactions. • Exposure to credit operations, documentation and collateral management. • Knowledge of banking and credit facilities. • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and critical analysis skills. • Excellent legal drafting skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Self-motivated and result oriented. • Requires minimum supervision

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com Deadline: Thursday 10th April 2025 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.