Head; Operational Risk at NMB Bank
Job Location :
Head Office, Hq
Main Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment & Management
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the retail and corporate banking product set and operational processes.
- In-depth knowledge of internal and external operational risk and
governance control requirements (e.g. Basel II, COSO) and emerging
regulatory and industry developments.
- Knowledge of risk and control techniques.
- Understanding of the basis of Economic capital/Regulatory capital
calculations and models, sufficient to influence inputs and outputs.
- Practical interpretation and application of risk and governance methods.
- High personal credibility and integrity
Preferred
- A detailed understanding of risk principles, processes and techniques and their practical application.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation e.g. Basel II.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Decision making
- Advanced presentation skills
- Influencing and negotiation
- Good communication skills & Full understanding of Banking systems, processes, risks and controls.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related studies
- Professional Risk Management Certification or willingness to obtain the same.
- Banking Experience of more than 7 years preferably in Risk management or Audit.
- Experience of managing stakeholders at all levels.
- Previous risk management experience across many parts of the risk
process e.g. audit, compliance, regulation, risk control, operations
etc.
- Substantive experience gained in a financial services business or professional services firm.
- Leadership experience in a medium to large organization is desirable.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced
workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the
application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation
for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job opening date : 05-Dec-2025
Job closing date : 19-Dec-2025
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Senior Manager; Emerging Payments at NMB Bank
Job Location :
Head Office, Hq
Job Purpose:
Responsible for comprehensive product management and development of
next-generation payment technologies, including identifying new payment
solutions, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from
conceptualization to launch and ongoing enhancement while collaborating
with cross-functional teams in line with NMB Bank strategy shaping the
future landscape of payments in Tanzania.Responsible to provide
strategic leadership to a team of Senior Product Analyst(s) and Product
Manager(s), fostering an environment of product evolution,
collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision and Execution
Identify and evaluate new payment technologies (e-wallets, QRs, NFC
payments, wearables, open banking APIs, blockchain, tokenization,
biometrics, etc.)
Work closely with Research team, identifying new and emerging payment trends.
Collaborate to translate research findings into actionable insights,
driving the strategic direction of our emerging payments product
solutions.
Develop and implement NMB emerging payment strategy, in alignment with overall business goals.
Drive the phases of product development and oversee the entire product life cycle from ideation to post-launch analysis.
Successfully drive emerging payments strategy and big-picture thinking, operating with a high degree of autonomy.
Play a pivotal role in the annual corporate planning cycle, actively
contributing to the strategic direction of emerging payment products.
Relationship Management
Proactively build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal divisions, members and regulatory authorities.
Manage relationships with Fin Techs, payment schemes (VISA, Mastercard etc.)
Represent NMB as the Emerging Payments Subject Matter Expert (SME) in various forums and clients’ meetings.
Prepare strategic presentations and key updates for management.
Operational & People management
Ensure products meet security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Implement performance metrics and regularly monitor and evaluate the
teams performance, providing feedback and coaching as necessary.
Mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to direct reports, strategically defining and managing team capacity
Serve as the primary escalation point for team-related issues, cross-functional conflicts, and resource constraints.
Knowledge and Skills:
Deep knowledge and understanding of global payment trends.
Strong knowledge of digital payments, mobile money, card schemes, and emerging FinTech trends.
Strong familiarity with the payments landscape and emerging payment
technologies, including real-time payments, digital currencies, and
mobile payment solutions, as well as current market trends, regulatory
changes, and competitive forces.
Industry knowledge around Group banking and its products
Knowledge of product development and a track record of achieving sales targets.
Strong understanding of the Market in relation to Group products and it’s dynamics
Good communication and influencing skills, with a track record of
leading, executing, and delivering impactful cross-functional and
cross-industry initiatives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment,
demonstrating an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit from
conception to completion.
Relationship management skills
Project management skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Computer
Science, Information Technologies or Business-related field. MBA is a
plus.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in product
management, innovation, strategic business analysis, or leading
end-to-end product services development, with a demonstrated track
record of successfully launching products or initiatives
Leadership experience in medium to large organizations
Experience in payments, FinTech, Card Payments or digital financial services is desirable.
Experience in developing strategic initiatives and creating detailed roadmaps.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced
workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB
Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or
recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment
of a fee, please disregard it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job opening date : 05-Dec-2025
Job closing date : 19-Dec-2025
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
