Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer
Organisation: Cairo Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
About Organisation:
Cairo Bank Uganda was incorporated on 11th July, 1994. The Bank was formerly known as Cairo International Bank owned by the three leading Egyptian Banks namely; Banque Du Caire, Bank Misr and National Bank of Egypt. In 2019, it became a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Du Caire (BDC). The shareholder consolidation in 2019 was on the back of expanding its presence across Africa whilst providing an entry point into the COMESA market.
Job Summary: Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and managing compliance risk in line with the laws, Regulations and Prudential
standards, including internal policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing, implementing and monitoring the Compliance risk management program of the Bank in line with Laws, Regulations, Prudential Standards and Internal Policies and Procedures.
- Advising management and staff on compliance risk management through engagements, compliance reviews, training and other formal communications.
- Documenting and reporting of compliance risk management activities to Management and Board of Directors, including any other stakeholders as and when required in the interest of Cairo Bank Uganda.
- Implementation of Internal and External Audit Recommendations, Bank of Uganda Directives and Board of Directors Resolutions.
- Money Laundering Control Officer of the Bank with responsibilities as highlighted in the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 and related regulations and guidelines.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director and his lawful agents in furthering the business of Cairo Bank Uganda to achieve the stated goals and objectives of shareholders and stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and professional training relevant to the role.
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Experience.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role, 5 of which should be at Manager Level or above in a supervised financial institution by the Bank of Uganda.
- Excellent knowledge of financial institutions’ operations and the Regulations of supervised financial institutions in Uganda.
- Skills and competencies.
- Excellent knowledge of financial institutions’ business.
- Proper understanding of Banking laws and regulation’s and other regulatory requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- An analytical mind, good attention to detail, problem-solving, good time management skills and the ability to multitask work under pressure.
- Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application letters together with their curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources at [email protected]
Deadline: 15th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84