Operational Risk Manager

The job holder will support the development of, and maintenance of an effective, integrated operational risk management framework within the Group and to ensure embedment of operational risk management within the Group that facilitates the balance of business growth with firm controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) that is
  consistent with Group Operational Risk policies and procedures.
• Planning, scheduling, and conducting Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) for business and support functions, products, and projects.
• Develop and maintain Group risk registers for risk entities, ensuring that
  ownership, action plans are clear, and the progress of action plans is being made in accordance with the remediation plan.
• Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in liaison with the risk entities and escalate any KRI breaches.
• Review new products/processes/geographies in line with the New Products Approval
  Process Policy.
• Plan and conduct New Process/Product/Geographies Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs).
• Establish comprehensive and a continuous training program on various risks that the bank faces so as to embed knowledge of policies and procedures and a robust risk culture across the business.
• Engage Risk Champions on emerging risks, long outstanding risk issues, and RCSA review needs.
• Sustain risk momentum through Risk dialogues and reporting within the business units.
• Develop control standards and control self-assessment to mitigate the identified risks for use by the Business units.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following: -

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.
• Master's degree in a business-related field is an added advantage.
• Professional risk management certifications. i.e. CISA, CRISC, IRM, FRM, PRM, GARP
• 6 years’ experience in risk and compliance management in a financial services or banking sector.
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competence in stakeholder management.
• Sound knowledge of bank operations & prudential risk management regulations

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Friday 31^st May 2024.

Qualified candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.