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• The Opportunity Bank Head of Operations will be tasked with the
  oversight over all branch operations in the bank, implementation of the
  Operations policies and developing a strong internal control systems, cash
  management and monitoring.
• Identify risk factors and establish frameworks to mitigate risk in
  the Operations Department.
• Ensure compliance with Operations policies and procedures, BOU
  regulations, budget parameters, and procedures and the risk management
  framework operational within the Bank.
• Responsible for audit, risk and BOU findings /reports, and helping
  resolve issues raised as well as ensuring no repeat findings.
• Oversight over daily processing, clearing, confirmation and approval
  of all electronic funds transfers and payments to the different stakeholders,
  float management and control.
• Ensuring acceptable levels of uptime is achieved for all channel
  related systems and develop strategies that allow the Bank to operate at
  its desired operational efficiency using available delivery channels.
• Plan, develop and oversee the implementation of annual work plans
  and operational activities, systems and procedures in line with Bank of
  Uganda Regulations, bank policies and customer expectations.
• Tasked with preparing budgets and cost management and control.
• Actively participate in Management committees as member such as
  ALCO, Management Risk Committee, Operation and Management Credit Committee
  and such committees that shall be established from time to time and
  require participation of the Operations Function

• The Opportunity Bank Head of Operations must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in commerce, economics, business administration or related fields.
  Post graduate qualifications such as MBA. Other post graduate
  qualifications is an added advantage.
• Seven years’ experience in the Banking field, at least 4 years of
  which are at Management level.
• Previous experience in banking Operations with a proven track record
  of developing systems and procedures that support the Operations Function.
• Knowledge of the Ugandan banking regulations and statutory
  requirements.

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