Brand
Overview
Join the BANK OF AFRICA family today and influence more than just your career. Whether you are looking for a first job or taking the next step in your career, you are welcome to be part of a global vision to be the preferred Bank in our chosen markets bringing development for all. At BOA, we maintain an equal opportunities environment for all our staff and encourage all qualified individuals to participate in any available openings.
STAFF
+10
The number of full time employees in BOA Uganda
FEMALE STAFF
1%
Women employees as a total of all BOA Uganda staff
FEMALE MANAGERS
1%
Promoting equal opportunities for all
TRAINING
+200
Hours of learning & development
Our Culture
Our cultural attributes are an integral part of our way of life at BANK OF AFRICA in Uganda. The BOA Way is at the heart of what we do. All our employees demonstrate the following values in their daily work.
Our Core Values
Transparency
Expertise
Proximity
Responsibility
Career Opportunities
Are you a university student looking to enhance your educational experience through practical assignments? The BANK OF AFRICA internship program is designed with you in mind.
Your first job is a special experience when you choose BOA. Join us today and be part of a team innovating daily and bringing financial services closer to all. Discover openings today within the Bank to get your career at BOA started.
At BANK OF AFRICA, we value the energy and new perspectives that qualified hires bring into the business. We always look out for extraordinary individuals with diverse career backgrounds who can hit the ground running, introduce us to new ways of working and promote the vision of the business.
We have packed together a strong employee value proposition so you not only give us your best, but we too deliver to you a strong commitment to doing the same. We have designed a range of benefits intended to empower you and your family to live life to the fullest while you serve with the BANK OF AFRICA family.
- Wellness programs: Our wellness programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest – healthy and strong through our diverse program including health camps among others.
- Plan for the future: Building a new home, buying your first car. Whatever your goals are, we have plenty of ways to help you reach your goals.
- Take time away: Make the most of our generous leave days, study holidays to spend more time with family or pursue your interests outside of work.
- Continue your education: We'll help you find the resources you need to expand your knowledge on a variety of topics, stay current in your field, and continue to learn as your career progresses.
We appreciate that the process of applying for a job can be daunting. Here we share some quick tips to help you get started
- Identify an opportunity that fits your profile
- Browse our open positions
- Check out the requirements
- Identify the roles that fits better with your previous experience, strengths & capabilities
- What the Job requires?
- Key Responsibilities: Area of expertise
- Previous work experience: years, function, background
- Educational requirements
- Qualifications: Technical or functional skills & core competencies
- Level of responsibility
- Self-Assessment: Analyze your background vs. the job requirements
- Do a critical analysis on your strengths and opportunity areas in order to compare them against the job description.
- Defining what you have: your competencies & style
- Are we right for you?
- Learn more about our culture: mission vision and values and compare towards your needs and values
- Identify why you want to work for BANK OF AFRICA
- Now you are ready to decide to:
- Apply: we highly suggest you to select & apply to the job which most appropriately matches your qualifications.
- Size: No more than five pages unless necessary
- Selling message where you describe briefly what you are looking for (include areas of interest) & what you offer (include areas, years of expertise, strengths).
- Background:
- Last formal education, dates & degree.
- Labor experience: company, position, period of time, functions, accomplishments
- Proficient skills, competencies mastered
- Strengths or developed skills
- Languages
- Be yourself: Acknowledge your passion, aptitudes, experience and learning; identify your strengths and identify how you can leverage all your personal brand to be successful at BANK OF AFRICA.
- Explore our business, performance and way of working: Research thoroughly the company. Doing your homework to find out all you can about the company and/or the position.
- Leverages the experience:
- Take this opportunity to bring any questions that are important to you to be answered in the interview.
- Be sure to be on time, know who will interview you & with whom you need to be announced.
- Arrive with confidence, be yourself and use your experience stories in STAR format to illustrate your talents.
- Be prepared:
- Understand the requirements of the position you are seeking, and closely examine how your skills and abilities support that position.
- Then think of specific experiences you have had that are relevant to the position’s requirements. When you are formulating your specific experience stories, use the acronym of “STAR ” to help you:
S/T = (Situation or Task) explains the circumstances or the background
A = (Action) Describes the specific action that you took
R = (Result) Conveys the outcome of your action (use measurable terms)
- Write down a number of specific & practical experience stories in STAR format providing recent & relevant examples based on the different job requirements or skill sets of the job which you are applying.
Current Openings
Trade Finance Manager
Reporting to: Head Corporate BankingJob description
To plan in conjunction with the General Manager Internal Audit, then lead in carrying out specific audit missions both on a continuous basis and on periodic scheduled audits mainly involving regular reviews of the bank’s operational processes and related financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and statutory requirements while also addressing efficiency, economy and effectiveness.
- To recruit, nurture and sustain new Trade Finance relationships that have a potential to grow and provide superior returns and contribute towards business growth as per set targets.
- Active pipeline management with the objective to meet agreed business growth objectives across Trade Finance portfolio.
- Identify and harness trade finance opportunities for Branch network at retail, SME and Corporate segments, so as to achieve the agreed objectives of business growth.
- To develop and maintain a diversified trade finance portfolio across the business segments of retail, SME and Corporate segments.
- Superior management of the client portfolio in order to grow and retain existing business, whilst continuously reviewing existing client wallets with an eye to optimizing the bank’s revenue through selling/promoting appropriate product bundles.
- Actively undertake the negotiation and structuring of transactions in the prospective and closing stages with the aim of attaining value for the client, while protecting the business interests of the bank.
- Work hand-in-hand with other stakeholders on the timely and efficient preparation of high business proposals, and drive turn-around time well within the bank’s objectives.
- Vigilant Arrears Management in line with BOA policies in order to spot early attention areas – the objective is to maintain a clean loan portfolio.
- Train and develop training materials for trade finance, so as to impart trade financing skills to the Bank staff.
- Constantly explore the enhancement of the bank’s brand name so that the bank holds out to the target markets as one of the best in the corporate field in terms of service, innovation and customer awareness/responsiveness.
- Develop and maintain well documented reports/visits/contracts with all the bank’s relationships, management and other units.
- Trade Finance on Balance sheet.
- Guarantees and Letters of Credit (LCs) >15%.
- No. of new Trade Finance Customers.
- Ensure that client requests are handled within the set timeline after receipt of inspection (disbursements and recoveries).
- Develop and rollout Trade Finance CVP – half yearly.
- Ensure all reports of Trade Finance are shared per SLA and not later than 48 HRs from deadline.
- NPAs + PAR arising from your TF portfolio.
- Develop training material half yearly and conduct 1 session per quarter to all branches.
- Attendance and pass rate for organized training session and quizzes (50:50).
Education: A university degree in Finance, Marketing, Banking or any related field;
Experience: 5+ years in relevant financial sector positions;
Technical and Soft Skills: Strong track record in Sales Management; Excellent understanding of the Bank, its strategy and all of its Banking services; Solid and proven credit skills with relevant business experience and acumen; Advanced, computer literacy, numerical skills and statistical skills; Very strong verbal and written communication skills; Interpersonal relationship skills, Assertive, “self-starter” personality who is energetic and a natural net worker; Team player, ability to work under pressure, and in position to exercise excellent judgment; Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to inspire and lead in a
- Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings, regulatory consultations, and operational reviews as needed.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to the values of the Bank.
Apply
Online
Online
Application deadline: 14 February, 2026
Trader, FX & ALM/FI
Reports To: Head of TreasuryJob description
To execute transactions and strategies in the foreign exchange, money markets, asset liability management and fixed income trading with banks and other counterparties
- Develop insights into the local, regional and global financial markets for informed trading and advisory to the bank on financial markets and economic developments
- Price foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income transactions with banks and other counterparties optimally, efficiently and profitably
- Build and maintain strong counterparty relationships to drive transaction volumes and be a go-to desk for financial markets transactions
- Undertake trading strategy innovation and product development
- Share insights and guidance to the Treasury sales team on market dynamics, pricing, strategy and market opportunities
- Ensure efficient and robust end-to-end execution of foreign exchange, money markets and fixed income trading activities, working in partnership with Operations and Risk to ensure seamless processing
- Review funding and placement requirements for optimal utilization of bank funds, while undertaking effective nostro management
- Keep abreast of the securities market developments, including key trends in primary auctions and secondary market trading
- Ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal trading, treasury, and balance sheet management ratios and limits
- Work with the Head of Treasury to prepare the monthly Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) reports, and undertake a continuous and dynamic balance sheet management approach
- Engage institutional and individual investors for business development in fixed income, money markets, and foreign exchange transactions
- FX trading turnover and income
- Fixed income trading turnover and income
- Money market turnover and income
- Securities investment income
- Hedging solutions distribution
- Growth of trading counterparties
- Compliance to all key treasury, balance sheet management, and risk limits
- Treasury audit and risk issues resolution
- Robust liquidity management
- ALCO process and report preparation, quality and timeliness
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field. ACI Dealing Certificate required. A post-graduate qualification in a finance-related field will be an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year Treasury experience
- Technical Skills: Understanding of treasury and financial markets environment and products; knowledge of the financial industry and the economic environment.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to interact with other and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Innovative Thinking: Strong ability to think creatively and leverage technology to solve business challenges.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data analytics to inform decisions and track progress.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Change Leadership: Proven capability to lead cultural and organizational change to foster innovation and agility.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing customer experience
- Risk Management: Deep understanding of risks associated with treasury and implementing effective controls.
Apply
Online
Online
Application deadline: 20 October, 2025
Treasury Sales Dealer
Reports to: Head of TreasuryJob description
To participate in developing and executing the Treasury Sales strategies, and deliver on customer and financial objectives, through effective Treasury sales and client relationship management.
- Develop insights into the local, regional and global financial markets for an informed Treasury sales strategy, customer engagement, and optimal pricing of Treasury products
- Active participation in the development and execution of Treasury sales strategies to drive Treasury’s customer and financial objectives
- Manage allocated customer portfolios to achieve key client acquisition, retention, revenue, turnover, volume, and margin targets
- Engagement with the Branch network, Corporate Banking, SME, Personal Banking, Transactional Banking and Relationship Management teams to promote Treasury products, solutions, knowledge and service excellence
- Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders for Treasury products, services, and insights to promote the seamless distribution of Treasury business
- Develop strong relationships with customers and a thorough understanding of the customer’s business, to add value through appropriate and timely Treasury solutions, products and services
- Maintain a strong culture of ethics, controls, and risk management in all activities
- Regularly analyse and provide client portfolio activity reports on key performance indicators
- Work in partnership with the FX and ALM/FI Trading desk on optimally pricing customers and ensuring all market, liquidity, and operational risks are managed effectively
- Ensure compliance to all procedures and limits, both regulatory and internal, including market, dealer, counterparty, balance sheet, currency, reputational and other bank risk limits
- Continuously develop understanding of the other desks and functions within Treasury to strengthen versatility and continuity
The Bank reserves the right to amend, modify, or adjust the responsibilities of this position as business needs evolve, in alignment with applicable labour laws. The Employee may also be required to undertake additional duties or projects from time to time, within their capabilities and consistent with the responsibilities of the role, as directed by the Employer.
- Treasury sales income, turnover, volume, margins
- Customer visits, retention, acquisitions, attritions
- Hedging solutions distribution
- Compliance to all regulatory and internal treasury risk limits
- Treasury audit and risk issues resolution
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field. ACI Dealing Certificate required. A post-graduate qualification in a finance-related field will be an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year Treasury experience
- Technical Skills: Understanding of treasury and financial markets environment and products; knowledge of the financial industry and the economic environment.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to interact with others and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Innovative Thinking: Strong ability to think creatively and leverage technology to solve business challenges.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data analytics to inform decisions and track progress.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Change Leadership: Proven capability to lead cultural and organizational change to foster innovation and agility.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing customer experience
- Risk Management: Deep understanding of risks associated with treasury and implementing effective controls.
Apply
Online
Online
Application deadline: 26 October 2025
Business Banker
Reports to: Branch ManagerJob description
Provide proactive business banking sales and relationship management that will nurture and grow a portfolio of SME customers by identifying and offering value adding and specialized bank financial product solutions.
- Analyze the geographical and environmental factors affecting the Branch to be able to understand its commercial potential and competition
- Periodically analyze the customer base of the branch and portfolio
- Monitor and action daily referrals/leads within set time lines
- Ensure weekly sales plans are in place
- Manage the loan portfolio by active participation in watch list meetings, monitor/manage pre-Non Performing Loans (NPLs) and fully recover bank funds
- Support in the timely and efficient preparation of business documentation to facilitate faster turn-around-time and closure of customer requests; such may include but not limited to-preparing bid bonds, performance guarantees and invoice discounting.
- Optimize cross-selling opportunities and provide comprehensive financial advice to clients on all services they seek to revel in with the Bank and facilitate them to access such solutions.
- Support in the preparation of the arrears and excesses reports to be used by the RAC committee in assessing the performance of the portfolio at risk.
- Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
- Identify, grow and sustain customer relationships that can provide superior returns and contribute towards the growth of the Bank as per set targets.
- Receive and verify customer documents for account opening, loans, account amendments and any other customer instruction as per the Bank’s set guidelines
- Prepare and maintain well documented reports on accounts opened, KYC, call visits to clients to be used in relevant management decisions.
- Collect, process and follow up on customer complaints and provide feedback to customers.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Banking or any related field from a recognized university
- Net growth in FCY deposits from Fund Percentage $5 Million >=120% >=110%, =100%, =90%,20% Focus (Focus on Britam, GenAfrica, ICEA Lion, Sanlam, Old Mutual, Xeno, and SBG asset Managers).
- Develop and Operationalize a strategic partnership to Mitigate deposit migration to unit trusts and enhance income generation
- Net growth on Custody Portfolio value by 20%.
- Net growth in Revenue from custodial and Investor services business by 20%.
- Open 2 New Scheme Relationships
- Onboard one fund manager by year end to drive a 20% growth in Foreign Currency (FCY) deposits by year-end.
- New Individual Investors by >20%
- Launch a Wealth Management product to mitigate deposit migration to Unit trusts
- Customer service index - 90%
- Execute a planned custodial and investor Services campaign to drive growth in bond trading income by 20%
- Conduct 5 client sales engagement visits to new and existing customers, ensuring each visit is documented with comprehensive call reports and results in the generation of at least 1 new business proposals per week
- Develop and implement an innovative solution to enhance the Customer Value Proposition (CVP) for the business units under your management, ensuring the solution addresses specific customer pain points and results in a 10% increase in income by year-end
- Completed monthly appraisal &Performance tools within Deadline of 5 days into the new month.
- Custody Staff attending and passing business & Risk, Compliance training sessions and quiz should be >80%
- Train Branch staff on custodial & investor Services value propositions with 80% attendance and quiz >80%
- 3 years’ experience in Banking /Sales
- Good knowledge of risk management and credit principles
- Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
- Good business acumen and financial skills
- Excellent understanding of the Bank, its strategy and all of its Banking services.
- Good Analytic and Networking skills
- Personal commitment to meet or exceed all targets and objectives.
- Utmost professional integrity.
- Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings, regulatory consultations, and operational reviews as needed.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to the values of the Bank.
Apply
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Application deadline: 26 October 2025
