RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess operational risks and develop risk management strategies;
• To ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and institutional requirements as well as good business practices;
• Liaise with Internal Audit to provide a remedy for new and outstanding issues. (Use audits, findings, and corrective action to ensure continuous improvement.);
• Ensure systems and processes are in place and working to meet any standards set for achievement;
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation;
• Assist with AML training;
• Make recommendations and implement policies that can be carried out to ensure risk mitigation;
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of a university degree in a relevant field and or relevant professional qualification;
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Good working knowledge of relevant statutory (BOG) regulations & requirements;
• Must be trustworthy and a person of integrity;
• Must be results-oriented;
• Must pay attention to details;
• Very good analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.