Located in the most populous country in the most diverse continent, we have come to realise that conventional financial institutions are handicapped in creating sustainable value for the present generation and the next.
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Research, implement, and manage banking regulations and laws, along with banking policies and procedures, consumer protection, and public interest laws.
Oversee compliance procedures and provide advice on risk management.
Advise, oversee, and train banking staff on compliance procedures.
Collaborate with the Legal Officer to ensure the compliance obligation register is implemented and regularly updated.
Conduct credit risk analysis, management, and reporting.
Oversee the risk management process for the bank's loan portfolio, ensuring compliance with policies and continuous monitoring of credit quality to maintain a high-quality risk asset portfolio.
Manage the oversight of the incident management process and ensure that significant risk events are reported to the Risk and Compliance Unit.
Implement an incident monitoring process to improve controls around reported risk events.
Coordinate with the Head of Risk and Compliance to ensure adherence to the Fraud Management Plan.
Manage responses to compliance and performance audits conducted by external auditors.
Investigate and coordinate responses to queries and issues, implementing action plans for identified gaps and finalizing reports.
Oversee the monitoring of non-financial compliance requirements.
Follow up with the business on action plans for outstanding audit issues.
Requirements
A graduate in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
Professional certification (e.g., CRM, CCEP) (added advantage)
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management or compliance in the microfinance sector
Strong understanding of risk management principles and compliance regulations.
Proficiency in risk management and compliance software tools. (added advantage)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Up-to-date knowledge of microfinance banking regulations.
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