Job Title:  Head of Enterprise Risk Management  

Organisation: Equity Bank Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

JOB REF: RISK/EBUL 11/2024/1

Reports to: Managing Director

About Organisation:

Equity Bank Uganda Limited is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose IS to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan and DR Congo, Equity Bank is now home to more than 12 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

Job Summary:

• The Head of Enterprise Risk Management is charged with establishing appropriate Enterprise Risk Management framework including risk policies, metrics, reporting and monitoring and ensure alignment of Risk Management with Corporate Strategy by providing direction for the allocation of resources for Risk Management.
• Facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework by supporting Senior Management and the Board Risk Management Committee (BRMC) in ensuring that risks are mitigated to the desired level.
• Assist the Board Risk Management Committee (BRMC) and Senior Management in balancing the organization’s risk taking ability with its
• approved Risk Appetite to protect as well as enhance Corporate Value.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A master’s degree in any business-related field and Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP) or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience in banking, 5 years of which must have been at Senior management level in Internal Controls, Audit or Risk Management preferably in a Financial/Banking sector.
• Previous experience reporting to Boards or Senior Management Committees.
• Ability to quickly understand the various functional / departmental requirements.
• Skilled in analysis and review of reports and making presentations to Senior Management.
• Knowledge of current trends & practices in business and management

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their job application cover letters along with detailed resumes, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials in a single PDF file format, quoting the respective Job title in the subject field to recruitment@equitybank.co.ug

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.