Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan and DR Congo, Equity Bank is now home to more than 15 million customers, the largest customer base in the eastern African Region. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve its customers in the roles below,
Job title: Head of Debt Collections & Recoveries
JOB REF: CRED/EQUBL 09/2022/1
Reports to: Head of Credit
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership to the Collections & Recoveries team in the effective and efficient management of delinquent & NPL accounts & customers in line with Equity Bank’s Debt Management strategy and Credit Policies & Procedures.

Desired knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business related field, from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of working experience in credit or collections with at least 5 years in special assets and bad debt management in a financial institution.
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant banking and regulations on asset quality/credit legislation.
• Knowledgeable with local legal system/framework, corporate finance, insolvency law and security/collateral issues.
• Proven track record at Senior Management Level with experience of applying sound judgment in credit decisions in all parts of the credit cycle.