Head – Debt Structuring job at DFCU Bank
New
Website :
Today
Linkedid Twitter Share on facebook
Head – Debt Structuring
2026-03-17T06:12:36+00:00
DFCU Bank
https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_7435/logo/dfcu%20Bank.jpeg
FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
UGX
MONTH
2026-03-20T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

To work with the Coverage team to grow and manage the structured Debt products including all the activities required to grow the CIB portfolio in an effective manner, including appropriate pricing and structuring and focusing on cross-selling.

The person will also ensure CIB Balance sheet optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Deal Structuring & Management – 30%

  • Structure and execute debt transactions whilst demonstrating key business competencies.
  • Support transaction structuring and execution with a focus on revenue-generating opportunities
  • Develop models and stress scenarios to determine capacity for debt transactions.
  • Preparing pitch books and presentations after analyzing opportunities and financials for clients on the target clients’ list.

Business Management – 30%

  • Maintain and update the Debt pipeline in conjunction with all Sectors.
  • Environmental scanning for new debt opportunities
  • Research and share information to ensure up to date knowledge of marketplace, business development activity / initiatives and competitors
  • Assist coverage in originating and executing debt transactions across all teams.
  • Collaborate with specialist partners (TPS and Treasury) to offer clients a comprehensive and competitive package to meet their requirements.

Stakeholder Management 20%

  • Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders internal and external e.g.: compliance, legal, and key clients identified.
  • Build and develop relationships across the Bank with various stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximize business growth.

Research perspective -10%

  • Investigate and embark on a continuous market scanning to identify and stay abreast of market trends and activities to inform opportunities for new or enhanced products and services.
  • In conjunction with GFM and TPS, Initiate market research relating to the product alignment to client needs, competitors and future trends to ensure sustained profitability for the Bank and competitive advantage.

Teamwork – 5%

  • Supporting and conducting training for coverage teams to understand debt structuring products more comprehensively.
  • Build collaborative network with Corporate Credit, coverage and legal.

Governance & Control – 5%

  • Identify, manage and mitigate risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
  • Support the Head of Coverage to provide assurance on pricing discipline and margin trends to enhance CIB profitability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies or related field

Experience

  • 7 years’ experience in a similar field
  • Knowledge of debt and trade transactions
  • Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting.
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.

Skills

  • Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven organisational skills.
  • Planning and organisation skills.
  • Forward Thinking.
  • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions.
  • Structure and execute debt transactions whilst demonstrating key business competencies.
  • Support transaction structuring and execution with a focus on revenue-generating opportunities
  • Develop models and stress scenarios to determine capacity for debt transactions.
  • Preparing pitch books and presentations after analyzing opportunities and financials for clients on the target clients’ list.
  • Maintain and update the Debt pipeline in conjunction with all Sectors.
  • Environmental scanning for new debt opportunities
  • Research and share information to ensure up to date knowledge of marketplace, business development activity / initiatives and competitors
  • Assist coverage in originating and executing debt transactions across all teams.
  • Collaborate with specialist partners (TPS and Treasury) to offer clients a comprehensive and competitive package to meet their requirements.
  • Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders internal and external e.g.: compliance, legal, and key clients identified.
  • Build and develop relationships across the Bank with various stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximize business growth.
  • Investigate and embark on a continuous market scanning to identify and stay abreast of market trends and activities to inform opportunities for new or enhanced products and services.
  • In conjunction with GFM and TPS, Initiate market research relating to the product alignment to client needs, competitors and future trends to ensure sustained profitability for the Bank and competitive advantage.
  • Supporting and conducting training for coverage teams to understand debt structuring products more comprehensively.
  • Build collaborative network with Corporate Credit, coverage and legal.
  • Identify, manage and mitigate risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
  • Support the Head of Coverage to provide assurance on pricing discipline and margin trends to enhance CIB profitability.
  • Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven organisational skills.
  • Planning and organisation skills.
  • Forward Thinking.
  • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions.
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies or related field
  • Knowledge of debt and trade transactions
  • Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting.
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
bachelor degree
84
JOB-69b8f0d4eded0

Vacancy title:
Head – Debt Structuring

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
DFCU Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 20 2026

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Background

To work with the Coverage team to grow and manage the structured Debt products including all the activities required to grow the CIB portfolio in an effective manner, including appropriate pricing and structuring and focusing on cross-selling.

The person will also ensure CIB Balance sheet optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Deal Structuring & Management – 30%

  • Structure and execute debt transactions whilst demonstrating key business competencies.
  • Support transaction structuring and execution with a focus on revenue-generating opportunities
  • Develop models and stress scenarios to determine capacity for debt transactions.
  • Preparing pitch books and presentations after analyzing opportunities and financials for clients on the target clients’ list.

Business Management – 30%

  • Maintain and update the Debt pipeline in conjunction with all Sectors.
  • Environmental scanning for new debt opportunities
  • Research and share information to ensure up to date knowledge of marketplace, business development activity / initiatives and competitors
  • Assist coverage in originating and executing debt transactions across all teams.
  • Collaborate with specialist partners (TPS and Treasury) to offer clients a comprehensive and competitive package to meet their requirements.

Stakeholder Management 20%

  • Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders internal and external e.g.: compliance, legal, and key clients identified.
  • Build and develop relationships across the Bank with various stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximize business growth.

Research perspective -10%

  • Investigate and embark on a continuous market scanning to identify and stay abreast of market trends and activities to inform opportunities for new or enhanced products and services.
  • In conjunction with GFM and TPS, Initiate market research relating to the product alignment to client needs, competitors and future trends to ensure sustained profitability for the Bank and competitive advantage.

Teamwork – 5%

  • Supporting and conducting training for coverage teams to understand debt structuring products more comprehensively.
  • Build collaborative network with Corporate Credit, coverage and legal.

Governance & Control – 5%

  • Identify, manage and mitigate risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
  • Support the Head of Coverage to provide assurance on pricing discipline and margin trends to enhance CIB profitability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies or related field

Experience

  • 7 years’ experience in a similar field
  • Knowledge of debt and trade transactions
  • Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting.
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.

Skills

  • Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven organisational skills.
  • Planning and organisation skills.
  • Forward Thinking.
  • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Application Link:

Click Here to Apply Now

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION

Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 20 2026
Duty Station: kampala | Kampala
Posted: 17-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
Apply Now
Notification Board

Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out.

Caution: Never Pay Money in a Recruitment Process.

Some smart scams can trick you into paying for Psychometric Tests.