Relationship Officer Job Opportunity in Burundi – 2026

 

If you are looking for a career in banking and finance, this is a great opportunity to work in one of the leading financial institutions in East Africa. CRDB Bank is currently inviting applications for the position of Relationship Officer at its Burundi Branch.

This role is ideal for candidates with knowledge of finance, banking operations, or credit management who want to build a professional career in the financial sector.

Job Title

Relationship Officer

Location

Bujumbura City Centre, Burundi

Number of Positions

8 vacancies

Employment Type

Permanent

Application Deadline

12 March 2026

Job Purpose

The Relationship Officer will be responsible for managing and safeguarding credit security documents and ensuring that loan-related information in the bank’s systems is accurate and properly maintained. The role also involves supporting credit operations at the branch and ensuring compliance with the bank’s credit policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidates will perform several duties including:

• Ensuring that credit and security documents are properly executed and safely stored.

• Maintaining accurate loan account information within the bank’s system.

• Supporting the Branch Credit Committee by organizing meetings and recording minutes.

• Monitoring loan performance and ensuring timely action on overdue or delinquent accounts.

• Coordinating recovery actions when borrowers fail to meet loan obligations.

• Ensuring regular visits to borrowers’ businesses to assess performance and loan utilization.

• Preparing credit reports and recommendations for management review.

• Ensuring compliance with credit policies and operational procedures.

• Supporting loan recovery processes and reporting recovery progress.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Law, Accountancy, Business Administration, or related fields from a recognized institution.

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or postgraduate studies in related fields are an added advantage.

• Experience in credit operations, lending, or banking activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills and Competencies

• Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong business and financial analysis skills

• Customer-focused mindset

• Process discipline and quality orientation

• Ability to drive continuous improvement

• Good communication and reporting skills

Important Notice

CRDB Bank does not charge any application or recruitment fees. Applicants are advised not to pay any money during the recruitment process.

The bank promotes an inclusive workplace and encourages women and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before 12 March 2026 through the Official recruitment channel of CRDB Bank.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare a professional CV and ensure that all required information is included.