Risk and Compliance Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | April 12, 2025 |
Category | Finance Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

Job Summary
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on all risk exposures across the organization, including operational, credit, market, and compliance risks. They will also serve as a member of the Credit Committee, focusing on credit risk and portfolio quality.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 2 years
- Working Hours : Full Time
Job Description/Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
1. Risk Management:
- Develop and implement a risk management framework for the organization.
- Conduct risk assessments across all departments and branches.
- Monitor key risk indicators and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present risk reports to management and the Board.
2. Credit Risk Oversight:
- Participate in the Credit Committee as a permanent member.
- Review and assess loan applications for risk exposure.
- Monitor loan portfolio performance and flag potential delinquencies.
- Recommend credit risk controls and enhancements to credit policies.
3. Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements set by the central bank and other relevant authorities.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Coordinate audits and inspections and track implementation of recommendations.
- Train staff on risk awareness and compliance matters.
4. Branch Oversight:
- Conduct periodic risk and compliance reviews across all branches.
- Support branch teams in implementing risk controls.
- Report branch-specific risk and compliance issues to the Managing Director.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related field
- Strong knowledge of credit risk and regulatory frameworks
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly to branches.
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