AGENCY BANKING AND MERCHANT ACQUIRING OFFICERS (6 POSITIONS) @ EXIM BANK
EXIM Bank is seeking dynamic individuals to join as Agency Banking and Merchant Acquiring Officers across multiple branches including Iringa, Mtwara, Tanga, Kigoma, Tabora, and Karatu. The role focuses on expanding the bank's footprint through agent networks and merchant services, ensuring seamless digital financial solutions for customers. The successful candidates will be responsible for identifying potential agents and merchants, providing training, and monitoring performance to ensure compliance and growth in their respective regions.
In this position, you will serve as the primary link between the bank and its third-party agents, driving transaction volumes and ensuring the bank's services are accessible to the unbanked and underbanked populations. This is a critical role in driving financial inclusion and enhancing the bank's market presence in the regions of Iringa, Mtwara, Tanga, Kigoma, Tabora, and Karatu. Candidates must be proactive, results-oriented, and capable of managing diverse stakeholder relationships to meet strategic objectives.
In this position, you will serve as the primary link between the bank and its third-party agents, driving transaction volumes and ensuring the bank's services are accessible to the unbanked and underbanked populations. This is a critical role in driving financial inclusion and enhancing the bank's market presence in the regions of Iringa, Mtwara, Tanga, Kigoma, Tabora, and Karatu. Candidates must be proactive, results-oriented, and capable of managing diverse stakeholder relationships to meet strategic objectives.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in agency banking or merchant acquiring within the financial sector.
Strong understanding of digital financial services and mobile money ecosystems.
Ability to recruit, manage, and grow high-performing agent networks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated sales and marketing skills to successfully acquire new merchants.
Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance for agency banking in Tanzania.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track performance metrics.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales and transaction targets.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned branch regions.
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve agent and merchant issues promptly.
Ability to conduct training sessions for agents on bank products and technology.