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Risk Manager Employment Placement – EFC Uganda Limited (MDI)
Job Title: Risk Manager
Organization: EFC Uganda Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Management Risk Committee / Managing Director
(MD)
(MD)
About US:
EFC
Uganda Limited (MDI) is a leading deposit taking Microfinance Company
supervised by the Bank of Uganda and it provides financial services to micro
and small size enterprises (MSEs). Its major purpose is to provide increased
access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing
to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of the
Ugandan private sector.
Uganda Limited (MDI) is a leading deposit taking Microfinance Company
supervised by the Bank of Uganda and it provides financial services to micro
and small size enterprises (MSEs). Its major purpose is to provide increased
access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing
to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of the
Ugandan private sector.
Job Summary: The Risk Manager’s primary objective is to be
distinctly responsible for EFC’s risk management function and comprehensive
risk management program (i.e. EFC Integrated Risk Management Program Framework
No. 13100) across the entire organization. The Risk will be accountable for the
identification, measurement, monitoring and control of the risks undertaken by
EFC and to participate in developing, advising, implementing and updating risk
policies, processes, controls and tools. The Risk Manager’s independence is an
essential component in the effectiveness of EFC’s risk management framework and
as such the incumbent shall have access to all business lines within the
institution that have the potential to generate material risk in order to
enable an in-depth understanding of the underlying risks. The Risk Manager is
primarily responsible to provide leadership, coordination and oversight and to
plan, control and direct the effective risk functions within EFC including but
not limited to internal operational controls, maintaining and exceeding
established deadlines and quality standards, providing departmental budget
management oversight and defining effective policies and procedures that assure
efficient and productive operations.
distinctly responsible for EFC’s risk management function and comprehensive
risk management program (i.e. EFC Integrated Risk Management Program Framework
No. 13100) across the entire organization. The Risk will be accountable for the
identification, measurement, monitoring and control of the risks undertaken by
EFC and to participate in developing, advising, implementing and updating risk
policies, processes, controls and tools. The Risk Manager’s independence is an
essential component in the effectiveness of EFC’s risk management framework and
as such the incumbent shall have access to all business lines within the
institution that have the potential to generate material risk in order to
enable an in-depth understanding of the underlying risks. The Risk Manager is
primarily responsible to provide leadership, coordination and oversight and to
plan, control and direct the effective risk functions within EFC including but
not limited to internal operational controls, maintaining and exceeding
established deadlines and quality standards, providing departmental budget
management oversight and defining effective policies and procedures that assure
efficient and productive operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will identify key risks
inherent in EFC’s major business activities; - Assess the identified risks and measure EFC’s
exposures to them; - Keenly monitor the risk exposures and
determine the corresponding capital needs (capital planning) on an ongoing
basis; - Report to the Board’s Asset & Liability /
Risk Committee (ALRC) and the Management Risk Committee (MRC) as
appropriate on all above items; - Monitor and assess decisions to accept
particular risks, risk mitigation measures and whether risk decisions are
in line with the Board approved risk strategies, policies as well as risk
tolerance / appetite levels; - Support the Board’s Asset & Liability /
Risk Committee (ALRC) and the Management Risk Committee (MRC) with
oversight, implementation and operational management of the EFC Risk Management
Policies and Framework; - Coordinate the activities of the MRC,
consolidate risk reports from Heads of Business Units, report to the MRC
during quarterly meetings, take minutes for the Committee’s meetings and
compile the Committee’s quarterly report to the ALRC; - The incumbent will have direct access and
report to the Board’s ALRC on all matters relating to EFC’s risk
management program; - Provide effective and efficient day-to-day
leadership and management to the Risk Management Department; - Mobilize department personnel according to
the objectives of EFC with an enabling skills development and capacity
building approach. - Establish and maintain expert working
knowledge of the EFC Risk Management Policies and Framework together with
the Central Bank and other applicable regulatory body circulars,
regulations and guidelines; - Manage and ensure appropriate risk
assessments are completed for new products and services in accordance with
EFC’s Product Development Policy (No. 13016); - Keenly monitor and report new developments
relative to risk management and all applicable regulatory body regulation
to: - Keep EFC Senior Management apprised
of such developments - Assess the effect they may have on
thecompany, - Provide suggestions on risk management with
new / revised regulations and the drafting of EFC risk management policies
and procedures; - Collaborate with internal and external auditors
relating to risk management; - Oversee and ensure appropriate follow-up and
correction of deficiencies noted in the Internal Audit Reports (minor,
moderate and major), External Audit Reports and Central Bank Examination
Reports; - Offer timely support and coaching as deemed
appropriate to those Heads of Business Units and employees responsible for
specific risk management requirements; - Perform any other related duties and
responsibilities as assigned by the MRC.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Risk Manager
career opportunity should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Finance
related studies (i.e. risk management, finance or economics, management or
business studies etc.) but a Bachelors may be considered combined with
relevant experience; - A minimum of three years of relevant middle
management experience in a financial institution; - Broad risk management knowledge and
experience with specific microfinance / banking technical knowledge of
operations, IT, liquidity, market, credit, reputation, strategic and
compliance risk; - The Risk Manager should have extensive practical
knowledge of microfinance / banking best practices in risk management,
corporate governance and Central Bank / other applicable regulatory body
regulations and laws together with the foresight to see how the intricate
day-to-day risk management activities link with and support the
achievement of the vision and mission of the EFC. - Independent and objective;
- Good leadership and management skills;
- Possess good writing, documentation, meeting
facilitation and presentation skills; - Keen attention to detail and accuracy with
strong numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs; - Proven ability to relate effectively across
different levels of authority; - Excellent analytical, written / verbal
communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills; - Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power
Point, database, etc.).
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a letter of
interest explaining their motivation for the position applied for together with
their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references and copies of academic
certificates/diplomas. The complete applications must be sent via E-mail only
to: HR_OFFICER@efcug.com.
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a letter of
interest explaining their motivation for the position applied for together with
their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references and copies of academic
certificates/diplomas. The complete applications must be sent via E-mail only
to: HR_OFFICER@efcug.com.
NB: The job title should be included in the subject
of each application.
of each application.
Deadline: 6th October 2017 by 02:00 PM
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