Job Title: Head of Risk
Employer: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 20th January 2014
BANK OF AFRICA - UGANDA Ltd. is seeking applications from qualified persons who are accomplished to take up the position of Head of Risk. The position will be reporting to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the following:
Position Function:
To facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the Bank sustainably.
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in a Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or other quantitative fields
Masters’ Degree or Professional Qualifications in relevant fields e.g. finance, ICT security, banking is desirable
8 years’ experience in Business (preferably Banking); 3 of which should be at senior management level
Strong grasp of ERM principles and philosophy
Solid computer competency in Microsoft Excel Spread-sheets, Word, and PowerPoint
Solid grasp and interpretation of industrial and national economic trends
Strong strategic and conceptual skills
Proven Leadership and people management skills
Customer centricity
Solid business acumen and financial skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong decision-making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Very strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, French is desirable
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external networks
Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment
Key duties & Responsibilities:
To integrate risk management within the strategy development process
To develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits of the Bank
To continuously monitor the Bank’s critical risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to respond to these risks
To establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively manage the risks of the Bank
To work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and support business sustainability
To facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks across the Bank
To implement appropriate risk reporting to the Executive Committee, Board and Senior Management
To ensure effective alignment between the ERM process, internal audit and risk financing
To initiate regular risk management education and training across the Bank
To assist the Directorate, Executive Committee, and the Assets and Liabilities Committee with capital and resource allocation decisions
To provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
To develop project risk management capabilities within the Bank
To develop and implement an IT Risk strategy to support ERM
To determine the risk-bearing capacity of the Bank and advise on self-insurance portfolio options as in keeping with risk management strategy, including financing options for the cost of risk retention
How to Apply:
Apply to: Human Resources Manager
Email: boajobs@boauganda.com
Address: Plot 45, Jinja Road
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Employer: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 20th January 2014
BANK OF AFRICA - UGANDA Ltd. is seeking applications from qualified persons who are accomplished to take up the position of Head of Risk. The position will be reporting to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the following:
Position Function:
To facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the Bank sustainably.
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in a Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or other quantitative fields
Masters’ Degree or Professional Qualifications in relevant fields e.g. finance, ICT security, banking is desirable
8 years’ experience in Business (preferably Banking); 3 of which should be at senior management level
Strong grasp of ERM principles and philosophy
Solid computer competency in Microsoft Excel Spread-sheets, Word, and PowerPoint
Solid grasp and interpretation of industrial and national economic trends
Strong strategic and conceptual skills
Proven Leadership and people management skills
Customer centricity
Solid business acumen and financial skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong decision-making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Very strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, French is desirable
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external networks
Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment
Key duties & Responsibilities:
To integrate risk management within the strategy development process
To develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits of the Bank
To continuously monitor the Bank’s critical risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to respond to these risks
To establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively manage the risks of the Bank
To work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and support business sustainability
To facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks across the Bank
To implement appropriate risk reporting to the Executive Committee, Board and Senior Management
To ensure effective alignment between the ERM process, internal audit and risk financing
To initiate regular risk management education and training across the Bank
To assist the Directorate, Executive Committee, and the Assets and Liabilities Committee with capital and resource allocation decisions
To provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
To develop project risk management capabilities within the Bank
To develop and implement an IT Risk strategy to support ERM
To determine the risk-bearing capacity of the Bank and advise on self-insurance portfolio options as in keeping with risk management strategy, including financing options for the cost of risk retention
How to Apply:
Apply to: Human Resources Manager
Email: boajobs@boauganda.com
Address: Plot 45, Jinja Road