Risk And Compliance Officer

Job Purpose

To support the implementation and maintenance of the Bank’s risk management and compliance framework, ensuring that business activities, products and third-party arrangements are appropriately assessed, approved, monitored and managed throughout their lifecycle. The role provides specialist risk and compliance guidance, strengthens controls and promotes a culture of accountability and regulatory adherence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Risk and Compliance Framework Implementation

Implement and maintain the Bank’s risk management and compliance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and approval processes.

Maintain an enterprise-wide inventory of key risk areas, processes and third-party arrangements, ensuring appropriate ownership, risk classification, approvals and lifecycle monitoring.

Risk and Compliance Assessment

Conduct risk and compliance assessments covering regulatory compliance, data protection, operational risk, third-party risk, technology risk and conduct risk.

Establish risk-based control, testing and evidence requirements, including control testing, monitoring and incident management.

Review and Coordination

Coordinate independent reviews and approvals with Legal, Compliance, Data Protection, ICT Security, Risk and relevant business control owners.

Monitoring and Reporting

Monitor risks, control effectiveness, incidents, complaints and remediation actions, preparing reports for management and Board governance forums.

Support investigations and resolution of risk-related incidents, control breaches, and compliance concerns, ensuring lessons learned inform improved controls and practices.

Regulatory Awareness and Training

Monitor emerging regulations and industry developments, maintain governance documentation, and promote risk and compliance awareness through targeted training and guidance.

Qualification and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience

At least six (6) years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, privacy or regulatory affairs.

Demonstrated experience designing or implementing governance and control frameworks within a regulated environment.

Practical exposure to operational risk, technology risk, third-party risk or data protection will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance and control frameworks.

Familiarity with banking regulations, data protection laws and industry standards.

Proficiency in MS Office applications and governance/reporting tools.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Added Advantages

A relevant postgraduate qualification and professional certification in risk, compliance, privacy, information security or audit.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Postgraduate Diploma

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Q-Sourcing Servtec Group on jobs.qsourcing.com to apply

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