Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Senior Officer – Risk and Compliance at Equity Bank

  ajira tanzania       Wednesday, December 7, 2022

 

Full Time Tanzania   Banking Jobs

Job Overview

Senior Officer – Risk and Compliance at Equity Bank

General

Job Title: Senior Officer – Risk and Compliance
Reporting Line: Manager Risk and Compliance
Department: Risk and Compliance
Available: Immediately
Function level: Senior Officer

Job Purpose:

  • Conducting compliance risk assessment training workshops
  • Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
  • Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
  • Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
  • Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducting internal reviews and audits
  • Establish and quantify the organization’s ‘risk appetite’ and ensure risk approach adheres accordingly
  • Horizon scan to increase awareness of risks affecting the business
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations whilst taking a commercial and practical approach to risk-based challenges and offer appropriate solutions
  • Develop, lead, and motivate the Risk and Compliance team to maximise effectiveness
  • Ensure senior management remain informed of regulatory, legislative and best practice changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Bank
  • Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organisation
  • Provision of proactive and practical regulatory advice to BGDMs and support functions
  • Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  • Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
  • Consult with Head of legal services as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
  • Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.
  • Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
  • Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  • Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
  • Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization.
  • Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • In-depth knowledge of the Banking industry’s standards and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
  • A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
  • Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
  • An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
  • Excellent communication skills

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  • Education: Bachelor’s in Banking and Finance, law, finance, business administration or related field, Certified compliance professional is an added advantage
  • Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in an compliance and or risk management role.
  • Deadline for application is 13th Dec 2022
  • If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application quoting the Job reference and title in the subject field to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz

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