Head of Risk

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management Strategy: Development of fit for purpose risk management strategy for the Bank in line with the regulatory operating framework and landscape and Bank's strategy.

Risk Identification and Assessment: Identifying potential risks across the Bank's operations, including credit, market, operational, and compliance risks.

Risk Mitigation: Developing and implementing strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks proactively.

Policy and Procedures: Establishing and maintaining bespoke risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.

Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring risk levels, reporting on risk exposures, and escalating issues to senior management, the board and the Group.

Compliance: Ensuring the Bank complies with relevant regulations and legal requirements.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, the board, the Group, and other departments, to promote a strong risk culture.

Education and Professional Qualification Requirements

University Degree in Finance, Accounting or another related field.

Professional qualifications such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

In-depth knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Risk Management Principles

Excellent interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.

Analytical thinking with integration skills

Computer skills

Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and competing priorities.

Strong decision-making ability.

Work Experience & Other Requirements

Minimum 12 years' experience in the banking/financial industry, with at least 7 years and above in similar or senior leadership role in risk management.

Prior experience of working in a multiple reporting matrix including Group set up and, in a Sharia compliant financial institution/s is an added advantage.

Role: Head of Risk

Number of Openings: 1

Skills:

  • Policy and Procedures
  • Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Risk Assesment
  • risk mitigation

Industries:

  • Banking

Job Function: Accounting and Finance

Experience: 0 To 3 Years

Locations:

  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

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