Employer: NMB Bank Plc
Position: Credit Risk Officer
Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: Head Office, Tanzania
Employment Type: Not specified
Job Opening Date: 11th November 2026
Application Deadline: 25th November 2026
Job Overview
NMB Bank Plc is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Credit Risk Officer, based at its Head Office.
The successful candidate will support the Credit Risk function through data analysis, management information system (MIS) reporting, preparation of credit risk reports, and monitoring the implementation of agreed actions. The role also involves tracking key credit risk indicators, maintaining reporting dashboards, and ensuring that credit risk information is accurate and useful for management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
The Credit Risk Officer will perform the following duties:
Analyse, summarise, and present credit risk data in a clear and meaningful manner.
Monitor and report on key credit risk indicators, risk appetite metrics, early warning indicators, concentration limits, and portfolio quality trends.
Ensure credit risk reports accurately capture portfolio performance, loan delinquencies, restructurings, write-offs, impairments, and recoveries.
Maintain departmental activity trackers and monitor credit-related action items.
Follow up on the resolution of credit risk audit findings, regulatory issues, and management action plans.
Develop and maintain reporting models, charts, graphs, and systems that support consistent management reporting.
Review credit risk reports from first-line units and investigate significant variances, unusual data movements, and inconsistencies.
Prepare departmental dashboards and performance reports to support business decisions.
Handle management information queries and coordinate with relevant Credit Risk and Credit teams to resolve data reconciliation issues.
Manage data processes, including collection, validation, analysis, modelling, presentation, and reporting.
Engage relevant credit risk stakeholders and follow up on assigned matters in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least two (2) years of relevant working experience.
Relevant professional or banking certifications will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
Strong data processing and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, R, SAS, or Python.
Knowledge of credit risk analysis and risk governance.
Good report writing and data presentation skills, particularly using PowerPoint.
Strong mathematical, statistical, or financial mathematics skills.
Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NMB Bank Plc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender balance. Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important Recruitment Notice: NMB Bank Plc does not charge applicants any fees during the application or recruitment process. Candidates should disregard any requests for payment. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official NMB Bank recruitment channel before 25th November 2026.
