Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer
Organisation: Agent Banking Company
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Agent Banking Company (ABC) was established in 2017 by Uganda Banker’s Association (UBA) the umbrella organization for commercial banks in Uganda and Eclectics a pan-African technology company. Similar to the Mobile Money model, Agent Banking empowers commercial banks to appoint agents to provide banking services such as deposits, withdrawals and more on their behalf. Agents can be the local shopkeeper, kiosk owners, supermarket attendant or anyone in your community who has been authorized by your bank.
Job Summary: ABC is seeking a dedicated Risk and Compliance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the implementation and monitoring of ABC’s enterprise-wide risk and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to Bank of Uganda regulations, internal governance policies, and industry best practices.
The role will focus on supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across operational, financial, IT, and regulatory areas, while promoting a strong compliance and risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Enterprise Risk Management
- Support the maintenance of the corporate risk register and follow up on risk mitigation plans.
- Conduct risk assessments for new initiatives, products, and services.
- Monitor incidents, emerging risks, and recommend mitigation measures.
Compliance Oversight
- Monitor compliance with BOU regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and Data Protection laws.
- Review transactions, alerts, and processes for fraud or suspicious activity.
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Policies, Procedures & Awareness
- Assist in drafting, updating, and disseminating risk and compliance policies.
- Provide staff training on compliance obligations, ethics, and risk awareness.
- Promote a compliance culture across all departments.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Maintain compliance and risk records.
- Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management.
- Support timely and accurate regulatory submissions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in risk, compliance, audit, or regulatory roles, preferably within financial services or fintech.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CAMS, CPA, or CFE are an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Good understanding of Uganda’s financial sector regulations.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and why they are the most suitable candidate for this role at ABC. Please send your application to [email protected]. Please include “Risk and Compliance Officer Application” in the email subject line.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24