Job Title: Risk Manager
Organization: Finance
Trust Bank (FTB)
Trust Bank (FTB)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Risk
of Risk
About US:
Finance Trust Bank
is licensed as a Tier 1 Commercial Bank after taking over the financial
services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Finance Trust Bank is
a fully-fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 400,000 depositors
and over 23,000’ borrowers, through a network of 36 branches countrywide. The
bank offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current
accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target
market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners
and youth.
is licensed as a Tier 1 Commercial Bank after taking over the financial
services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Finance Trust Bank is
a fully-fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 400,000 depositors
and over 23,000’ borrowers, through a network of 36 branches countrywide. The
bank offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current
accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target
market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners
and youth.
Job Summary:
The Risk Manager will identify, define, manage and monitor specific risks
present in the various portfolio segments, in order maximize profitability and
/ or minimize potential losses and track risk trends so as to reduce the level
of the risk related losses to the bank.
The Risk Manager will identify, define, manage and monitor specific risks
present in the various portfolio segments, in order maximize profitability and
/ or minimize potential losses and track risk trends so as to reduce the level
of the risk related losses to the bank.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, report and communicate Key Risk
Indicators (KRI) and Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) throughout the
bank. - Intuitively analyze the company’s market
position and running figures through risk modelling techniques and value
at risk (VAR) measurements. - Evaluate the credit quality and
direction of risk based on an in-depth analysis of portfolio MIS and
assesses the compliance with external regulations and internal policies
regarding loss recognition, refinancing, and loan rescheduling. - Identify, develop, analyze and review
the credit risk decision models and associated procedures to ensure credit
risk decision tools are powerful and appropriately identify risk - Conduct regular stress tests as per the
bank stress testing guidelines and make recommendations aimed at risk
mitigation. - Monitor the Bank’s insurance cover by
way of review of the insurance policies to ensure that assets are
adequately protected against losses. - Monitor IT systems and review system
functional deficiencies with a view of ensuring that the Technological
risk exposures are minimised. - Coordinate an annual process review
exercise to identify and eliminate redundancies and duplication in
processes and procedures. - Provide adequate operational risk review
and evaluation of new product releases and emerging risks due to changes
to products and service offerings and delivery channels within the
business. - Develop training materials to facilitate
awareness and development of a strong risk culture and accountability; and
monitor the implementation of the risk management efforts across the bank. - Implement the annual Business Continuity
Management programme within the bank.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Finance Trust Bank
Risk Manager job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, Statistics, Actuarial science, Business Administration or any
other related discipline gained from a recognized university. - Possession of certification in Risk
management shall be an added advantage - A minimum of six years of professional
experience, two (2) years of which must be gained from a supervisory role
in a commercial bank. - Excellent report writing skills
- Good Supervisory skills.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills.
- Self-driven, assertive and pro-active.
- Excellent analytical & problem
solving skills. - Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to exercise the highest level of
integrity and confidentiality.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates should address their applications to Head, Human
Resource, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe. P.O. Box 6972,
Kampala, Uganda, and email it to [email protected]. as well as
photocopies of academic testimonials, a CV with at least three reference
contacts, including the most recent employer, and telephone number.
qualified candidates should address their applications to Head, Human
Resource, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe. P.O. Box 6972,
Kampala, Uganda, and email it to [email protected]. as well as
photocopies of academic testimonials, a CV with at least three reference
contacts, including the most recent employer, and telephone number.
Deadline: 16th May 2018
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