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Job Title:  Senior Compliance Officer

Organisation: BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its current status as a Tier II Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinances services provider in Uganda. The bank operates 32 regulated branches and 131 satellite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small. and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. The Bank is operationally and financially self-sustaining with over 231,000 active customers and a loan book in excess of Ushs.175 billion.

Job Summary:   The Senior Compliance Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that BUBL operates in compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards. Their primary purpose is lead the compliance officers in the region to protect the organization from legal and reputational risks by establishing and maintaining effective compliance frameworks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the compliance officers in the region in promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports for senior management and regulatory authorities where needed.
• Conduct regular field visits to branches.
• Provide actionable recommendations to business growth and field officers to enhance compliance practices.
• Build capacity among the compliance officers and field staff to identify and report compliance issues effectively.
• Ensure the bank adheres regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML), combating financing.
• Lead the region in detailed investigations into incidents of non-compliance, fraud, or misconduct at both institutional and field levels.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, law, business, finance, or a related field.
• Compliance certifications will be an added advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in banking operations or compliance division.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and precision

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of relevant academic documents, IN PDF FILE mentioning the job title as the subject matter to recruitment.bracugandabankltd@brac.net All applications should be addressed to the Head Human Resource BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd.

Deadline: 6th December 2024

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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