Heidrick & Struggles now hiring MD in Tanzania

Heidrick & Struggles has been retained by a major Regional Financial Services Group, whose shares are listed on the Nairobi as well as other regional Securities Exchanges, to assist in the appointment of a: MANAGING DIRECTOR TANZANIA

The Managing Director will work with the Board and Group to define and execute a bold, sustainable strategy that accelerates profitable growth, digital and operating-model transformation, customer experience, innovation, organisational capability and market relevance, while maintaining strong governance, prudent risk management and full regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and communicate a compelling strategic vision for the Bank, translating Group ambition and Board direction into measurable priorities and execution plans
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation across business models, digital channels, data, technology, processes and ways of working
• Deliver sustainable, profitable growth by strengthening core businesses, expanding priority customer segments, improving productivity and allocating capital effectively
• Embed a customer-led culture and provide trusted, inclusive and consistently exceptional experiences across physical and digital channels
• Build an innovation portfolio that responds to evolving Tanzanian market needs through new products, ecosystems, partnerships and platform-enabled propositions
• Develop a high-performing, diverse and accountable leadership team, strengthening succession, critical capabilities and organisational culture
• Maintain a resilient control environment by integrating risk, compliance, cyber security, business continuity and conduct into strategy and delivery
• Build trusted relationships with the Bank, the Board, the Group, government, investors, customers, employees and strategic partners
• Champion ethical leadership, sound corporate governance and responsible banking, while anticipating economic, regulatory, competitive and technology shifts.

Qualifying Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field. ACIB or CPA professional qualifications and a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field are added advantages
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in banking or financial services, including substantial executive leadership responsibility
• Proven record of delivering enterprise transformation, profitable growth and organisational change in a regulated environment
• Deep understanding of banking, financial services, regulation and the Tanzanian and East African operating environment
• Strong digital, data and technology fluency, commercial acumen, financial stewardship and cross-cultural people leadership
• Board-level presence and outstanding stakeholder leadership, communication, influence and negotiation skills, grounded in integrity and sound judgement

Confidential applications, giving full career particulars and contact details, should be emailed to johannesburg@heidrick.com by 14 November 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted