About Coop Bank

Cooperative Bank of Tanzania (CBT), also known as Coop Bank, is a commercial bank established through the historic merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank (KCBL) and Tandahimba Community Bank (TCBL).The Co-operative Bank of Kenya is a publicly listed entity on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

Job Role

The Chief Technology Officer and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CTA) will be responsible in shaping the AI and technology landscape of the newly established cooperative bank. It offers the opportunity to drive AI-driven digital inclusion solutions for underserved communities and contribute to Tanzania’s digital finance vision for 2050.

Qualifications

1. A holder of Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or related fields
2. Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science, MBA, MSc IT or equivalent
3. Working experience of not less than 10 years of professional relevant experience in the banking/financial services 5 of which must be in Senior Executive level with a proven track record of deploying AI/ML solutions
4. Professional certification: CISM, CISA, ITIL
5. Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and the Tanzanian digital finance ecosystem. Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
6. Deep understanding of the Tanzanian banking landscape especially in cooperative or microfinance.

Responsibilities

• Enhance operational efficiency through automation and digital migration of back-office processes.
• Promote digital platforms for cooperatives and agribusiness stakeholders.
• Collaborate on AI-driven credit models for digital lending and agricultural loans.
• Develop an Agribusiness App for data access and personalized credit facilities.
• Develop and guide the bank’s technology & AI roadmap to support digitalization and financial inclusion.
• Design AI-based cybersecurity measures for threat detection and fraud prevention.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and national regulatory standards.
• Oversee technology infrastructure, including core banking, mobile/web banking, and disaster recovery systems.
• Implement IT service management frameworks and proactive monitoring systems.
• Lead integration with core banking systems and interbank networks.
• Create AI-driven platforms for fraud detection, credit risk assessment, predictive maintenance, and customer service automation.
• Establish internal capabilities and a developer hub focused on AI/ML and robotics.

Skills

1. Cybersecurity Knowledge
2. Data Analysis
3. AI and Machine Learning
4. Innovation and Digital Transformation
5. Project Management
6. Infrastructure Management

Important Notes

1. An application letter not exceeding 3 pages showing how you meet the position requirements
2. Copies of your university degrees and its transcript (For Foreign Universities degree attach TCU letter of recognition of your degree).
3. Copy of your identification card e.g. drivers license, NIDA
4. Contact address including telephone number(s) and email address(s) and
5. Names and full addresses/contacts of three (3) professional related referees