Company: DFCU Bank
Location: Head Office, Uganda
Application Deadline: 30th July 2026

DFCU Bank is seeking a Credit Risk Specialist – Assessment & Validation to strengthen its credit risk management function through advanced analytics, model validation, macroeconomic assessments, and portfolio performance monitoring. The role supports data-driven decision-making and ensures the bank's credit risk models, policies, and frameworks remain robust and compliant with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and publish key credit risk and portfolio performance indicators.

• Conduct industry, sector, and macroeconomic analysis to identify emerging risks.

• Perform credit stress testing and scenario analysis, providing recommendations to senior management.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly credit risk reports.

• Validate credit risk models, scoring systems, and rating frameworks.

• Review portfolio analytics to improve credit risk management and collections.

• Validate pricing models, capital allocation models, and regulatory capital estimates.

• Monitor loan portfolio quality and recommend strategies to improve profitability and reduce losses.

• Design reporting tools, templates, and risk dashboards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, or a related quantitative field.

• CFA qualification is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a financial institution.

• Strong knowledge of data analysis, statistical modelling, and validation techniques.

• Experience with macroeconomic analysis, portfolio analytics, and credit risk modelling.

• Ability to develop data visualizations and communicate analytical insights effectively.

• Strong research, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

How to Apply:
Apply online through the DFCU Bank careers portal.

Application Link: https://careers.dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 30th July 2026