Head – Credit Administration at Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania

Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania is seeking an experienced banking professional for the position of Head – Credit Administration in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight of the Credit Administration function, ensuring that approved credit facilities are processed efficiently, properly documented and disbursed in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and established credit controls.

The role requires a senior professional with extensive experience in credit administration, credit operations or credit risk. The successful candidate will oversee loan documentation, collateral management, credit conditions, disbursements and regulatory reporting while providing strategic leadership to the Credit Administration team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Credit Administration function to ensure effective implementation of approved credit facilities.

  

• Ensure compliance with credit approvals, internal policies, regulatory requirements and sound portfolio management practices.

• Ensure all pre-disbursement conditions, documentation and security requirements are completed before facility utilisation.

  

• Oversee and authorise loan disbursements and related transactions within delegated authority limits.

• Ensure timely perfection, registration, custody and periodic review of security documents and collateral records.

  

• Monitor compliance with facility covenants and credit conditions.

• Maintain exception registers and ensure timely escalation and resolution of breaches, waivers and outstanding documentation.

  

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and other statutory authorities.

• Provide effective leadership and direction to the Credit Administration team.

• Maintain strong credit administration controls and support sound credit portfolio management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.

• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIB or equivalent is an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of credit administration and loan documentation.

• Strong understanding of collateral management and regulatory reporting requirements.

• At least 10 years of relevant banking experience in Credit Administration, Credit Operations, Credit Risk or related functions.

• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management position.

• Proven experience in loan disbursement management.

• Experience in covenant monitoring and collateral administration.

• Experience in regulatory reporting.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Application letter.

• Updated CV.

• Copies of certified academic certificates.

Applications should be sent by email to:

[email protected]

Deadline: 01 September 2026.

Conclusion

The Head – Credit Administration position is a senior banking opportunity for a professional with extensive experience in credit administration, credit operations or credit risk. Candidates with the required banking experience, leadership capability and strong knowledge of credit documentation, collateral management and regulatory reporting are encouraged to apply before the deadline.