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Operational Risk Manager Job Vacancy – DFCU Bank
Job Title: Operational Risk Manager
Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Risk & Compliance
About US:
DFCU
bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative
products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through
the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance
Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and
International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC,
each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term
development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then
existing financial commercial lending institutions.
bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative
products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through
the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance
Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and
International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC,
each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term
development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then
existing financial commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary: The Operational Risk Manager will be responsible
for the development, implementation and performance of on-going operational
risk assessment which includes the provision of structured processes, risk
tools, reviews and assistance to all business units, development and execution
of self-assessments to capture, identify, assess/analyze, respond to, and report
on risk issues relating to the internal control environment within the business
lines to enable the Bank mitigate and manage risks within agreed parameters and
tolerance levels.
for the development, implementation and performance of on-going operational
risk assessment which includes the provision of structured processes, risk
tools, reviews and assistance to all business units, development and execution
of self-assessments to capture, identify, assess/analyze, respond to, and report
on risk issues relating to the internal control environment within the business
lines to enable the Bank mitigate and manage risks within agreed parameters and
tolerance levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct a thorough periodic evaluation and
risk assessment at both the individual process and business level in order
to provide an overall assessment of business’ state of internal control as
well as its inherent and residual operational and regulatory risk to
enable management proactively manage and mitigate risk. - Design, implement and manage key control
self- assessments for business and support units to enable the Bank assess
key risks identified, estimate loss exposures and be able to take the
necessary management action and related measures to control and mitigate
the risks identified. - Actively promote a strong operational risk
management and compliance culture, i.e. change culture and enhance
awareness through workshops, presentations and other forms of training. - Actively participate in the management of the
new product approval process as part of the broader governance issue with
a main focus on ensuring that all risks are identified, duly analysed,
managed and reported and where necessary challenge and ensure business
activities are stopped where risks are not aligned with control
requirements or Bank risk appetite. - Develop and recommend action plans for the
improvement of internal controls and the mitigation of operational risk. - Implement an effective process and system to
monitor and manage operational risk and assist in the early detection and
correction of deficiencies, prevention and/or reduction of future losses. - Keenly analyse operational risk data and
reports (typically losses, assessment results or metrics) to identify
areas of excessive risk and also ensure past mitigation efforts are having
the desired effect. - Develop and maintain an effective operational
risk identification, assessment, reporting and mitigation framework. - Develop operational risk policies, processes
and guidelines for the approval of Management. - Identify root causes of major internal losses
and ensure the various business units are aware of the risks and
recommendations - Regularly review of internal controls in
place to address and control risks and any risks that cannot be adequately
controlled are assessed to allow management to decide whether to accept or
withdraw from those activities generating these risks. - Stay abreast of the latest operational risk
management techniques and industry best practices
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in a business discipline. Possession of a professional course
(ACIB, ACCA, etc) is an added advantage. - A minimum of six years’ banking experience.
Expected to have worked successfully in banking operations or have an
operational risk background of 4 years minimum and possess strong skills
in: operational risk assessment, process control and design, self-audit
development, MIS development, and trend analysis. - General knowledge of risks related to
businesses and the Financials industry. - Broad working knowledge of internal policies
and procedures, Bank products and the various business lines and business
units in the Bank. - Proficiency in MS Computer packages and
Banking core operating system(s) - The applicant must be hardworking, self-
motivated, analytical and results orientated person with the ability to
work with minimum supervision - Well-spoken individual with good
communication and reporting skills - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
a diverse range of people, at all levels, with different functional skills,
experience and personalities. - Ability to probe effectively and convey
factual information clearly - Ability to make decisions independently and
in a self-directed manner in support of the goals of the team and
organization, as well as be motivated to tackle challenging problems - Highly disciplined
- Impeccable level of integrity.
How to Apply:
All
candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned capacity
are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including present
position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned capacity
are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including present
position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: Tuesday, 29th March 2016
NB: Therefore, if you do not hear from us by Tuesday,
12th April 2016, consider your application unsuccessful.
12th April 2016, consider your application unsuccessful.
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