JOB VACANCY

POSITION : Chief Risk Officer

Location : Kigali, Rwanda

ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specializing in all HR solutions is supporting in  recruitment of a Chief Risk Officer Onbehalf of our client

Purpose of position (role):

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, handle administrative and office support activities for the company and ensure an efficient running of office operation.

What you will do :

• Establish Risk Management framework in compliance with international risk management standards and principles
• Ensure risk profile is aligned to the return/profitability aspirations of the business
• Articulate overall Risk Management policy and strategy at enterprise level and for individual risk areas
• Communicate Risk Management policy and strategy to operating entities
• Establish infrastructure, systems and processes for identifying, managing, controlling and reporting risks across the business
• Define risk acceptance criteria and risk tolerance limits for each risk area at Management level
• Cascade risk acceptance criteria and tolerance limits across business entities
• Oversee Risk Management functions across all entities and ensure compliance with Access Bank Rwanda policy and direction
• Responsible for monitoring and management of risk profile in Access Bank (Rwanda) Plc.
• Implement and monitor divisional budget as prepared and agreed in line with business needs/goals/requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulations in reporting
• Provides visionary leadership and direction for the group/Division and guide their activities to ensure the achievement of their current to medium-term strategies
• Develop skills of and provide career development for direct reports
• Promote corporate core values and commitment to Access Bank Rwanda goals and objectives
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Managing Director.

 You will be a good fit if you have :

• Minimum Education A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Relevant Masters’ degree will be an advantage.
• Formal Training in Banking Law/Regulations
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in Risk Management within the Financial Services Industry, of which at least 8 must have been in the Banking Sector and 5 years must have been at a Senior Management level.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking operations (international & domestic)
• Strategic orientation, creativity & innovation
• Good policy development and management capabilities
• Financial Acumen
• Finance and Accounting
• Banking Industry Knowledge
• Financial Industry Knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Regulations (Domestic & International)
• Knowledge and understanding of Credit Risk, Credit Administration.