Job Purpose

• To support the implementation and maintenance of the Bank’s risk management and compliance framework, ensuring that business activities, products and third-party arrangements are appropriately assessed, approved, monitored and managed throughout their lifecycle. The role provides specialist risk and compliance guidance, strengthens controls and promotes a culture of accountability and regulatory adherence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Risk and Compliance Framework Implementation

• Implement and maintain the Bank’s risk management and compliance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and approval processes.
• Maintain an enterprise-wide inventory of key risk areas, processes and third-party arrangements, ensuring appropriate ownership, risk classification, approvals and lifecycle monitoring.

Risk and Compliance Assessment

• Conduct risk and compliance assessments covering regulatory compliance, data protection, operational risk, third-party risk, technology risk and conduct risk.
• Establish risk-based control, testing and evidence requirements, including control testing, monitoring and incident management.

Review and Coordination

• Coordinate independent reviews and approvals with Legal, Compliance, Data Protection, ICT Security, Risk and relevant business control owners.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor risks, control effectiveness, incidents, complaints and remediation actions, preparing reports for management and Board governance forums.
• Support investigations and resolution of risk-related incidents, control breaches, and compliance concerns, ensuring lessons learned inform improved controls and practices.

Regulatory Awareness and Training

• Monitor emerging regulations and industry developments, maintain governance documentation, and promote risk and compliance awareness through targeted training and guidance.

Qualification and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience

• At least six (6) years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, privacy or regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing governance and control frameworks within a regulated environment.
• Practical exposure to operational risk, technology risk, third-party risk or data protection will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance and control frameworks.
• Familiarity with banking regulations, data protection laws and industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and governance/reporting tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Added Advantages

• A relevant postgraduate qualification and professional certification in risk, compliance, privacy, information security or audit.