Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS
GENDER & WOMEN FINANCING LEAD
Location: Head Office
Position: Assistant Manager
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and empowering women through innovative financial solutions?
Join us as the Gender and Women Financing Lead – a key role driving our DEI strategy and women-focused financing initiatives both within the bank and among our customers and partners. You'll play a critical role in shaping a more inclusive future – targeting at least 30% of the loan book to meet 2X Challenge Criteria by FY2027.
The Job Role:
- Drive the bank’s Gender and Women Financing Strategy aligned to SDGs, 2X Challenge, and We-Fi Code.
- Develop and grow unique women-focused financial propositions with internal teams and development partners.
- Build internal awareness and staff capacity on DEI and women financing.
- Engage customers through training, events, and non-financial support to position the bank as a leader in women empowerment.
- Represent the bank and provide thought leadership in DEI and gender finance forums.
The Person:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in women banking or in a role providing financial and non-financial advisory services to women entrepreneurs or a banker with over 5 years’ experience in SME and/or Retail Banking who has been engaged in advocacy efforts for women empowerment through Chambers of Commerce and other Civil Society organizations could also be considered for the role.
- Excellent range of communication skills including written, verbal and the ability to deliver compelling presentations. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Rewards
The right candidate can look forward to an attractive remuneration package inclusive of staff loan benefits at concessional interest rates and career prospects.
Applications must be forwarded to Jobs@unionb.com with the names of two non-related referees on or before 30th April 2025. The email subject line must state “Gender and Women Financing Lead.” All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Apply now and be part of our journey to drive equity and empower women in finance.
We are an equal opportunity employer
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