Apply for Senior Financial and Data Modeler & Manager Lending Products Jobs at DFCU BANK

Position : Senior Financial and Data Modeler

Company: DFCU BANK
Location: Kampala
Reporting To: Head of Data and Insights
Application Deadline: September 11, 2024

Job Purpose:
The Senior Financial and Data Modeler will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models to support business strategy and decision-making. This role involves ensuring adherence to the Model Governance Framework and collaborating with other analytical areas.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, validate, deliver, review, maintain, and enhance financial models across various risk areas (Credit, Market, Operational, Price, Liquidity).
• Collaborate with quantitative and analytical teams, including forecasting, stress testing, and innovations in Machine Learning and AI.
• Train end users to effectively utilize model outputs for strategic decisions.
• Prepare and communicate model development documents to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with model development policies, data governance frameworks, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Stay updated with industry best practices and technical developments in financial modelling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Quantitative Economics/Econometrics.
• Professional qualifications in FRM, CFA, ACCA are advantageous.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Credit Risk, Market Risk Model Development, or Model Validation.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python/R, SQL, Visual Basic).
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills.

Application Instructions:
Submit your application with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates to: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: September 11, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Position : Manager Lending Products
Location: Kampala
Reporting To: Head, Retail Products
Application Deadline: September 13, 2024

Job Purpose:
The Manager Lending Products will oversee product lifecycle management, innovation, and customer experience across lending products. This role includes identifying customer needs, managing product development, and driving financial and market performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Define and execute retail lending value propositions by understanding customer needs.
• Manage the product development lifecycle from idea to market.
• Lead commercialization initiatives and track product performance.
• Analyze financial aspects of lending products and drive profitability.
• Develop and implement marketing plans and sales initiatives.
• Monitor and mitigate risks related to lending products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 6-8 years of banking experience with at least 3 years in lending product management.
• Knowledge of product marketing principles and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial forecasting and business modelling.
• Proficiency in computer software including spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools.

Application Instructions:
Submit your application with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates to: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: September 13, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.