OPERATIONAL RISK AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY - OFFICER
OPERATIONAL RISK AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY - OFFICER
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Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
OPERATIONAL RISK
- Embed the Operational Risk Management Framework and associated policies and procedures within all units of the bank.
- Planning scheduling and conducting Risk and Control SelfAssessment (RCSA) and control testing for business and support functions products and projects.
- Maintain risk registers for risk entities ensuring that ownership action plans are clear and the progress of action plans is being made in accordance with the remediation plan.
- Review Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in liaison with the risk entities and escalate any KRI breaches.
- Review new products and processes in line with the new product procedures and as necessary conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs).
- Conduct ORM bank wide risk assessments.
- Periodic training program on various risks that the bank faces to embed knowledge of policies and procedures and a robust risk culture across the business.
- Local and International Regulatory Reporting including but not limited to the Central Banks of Kenya and Egypt.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
- Manage the Business Continuity Management program working closely with the various departments and risk teams.
- Ensure annual Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessments are carried out for all departments and documented BCPs are in place and updated in line with the bank s BCM Policy Prudential Guidelines and International best practice.
- Schedule coordinate and execute Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery annual tests for critical business processes and systems and document test results including lessons learnt and maintain a central repository for all tests. Coordinate follow up on actions arising from lessons learnt to their logical conclusion.
- Periodically update the bank s business continuity / crisis management plan facilitate simulation exercises as stipulated in the BCM policy and support committee accordingly during disruption events.
- Periodic Training of staff on BCP processes and standards.
- Conduct BCM risk assessment for key bank projects as well as oversee any BCM projects.
- Ensure Business Continuity Policy and Procedures are updated regularly to align to emerging Risks and/or changes in the operating environment the bank s Strategy and best practices.
- Any other official duty that relates to Business Continuity Management may be allocated by management from time to time.
Requirements
Education
- Holds a bachelor s degree in Business Accounts Finance Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
- Risk certification (ORM ISO 22301 CISA) is an added advantage.
- Master s degree is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least two 2 years of relevant experience in Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management.
Experience in Audit / Compliance / Disaster Recovery and Operational Resilience is a plus. - Excellent understanding of bank products processes and systems that support them.
- Computer literacy: use of Ms Word Excel Access PowerPoint Internet and email.
Skill/Competencies
- Problem Solving Skills.
- Analytical.
- Stakeholder Management and Communication.
- Excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.
- Must be organized efficient and able to work independently.
- Ability to effectively manage one s time to complete work according to established deadlines. The ability to prioritize tasks to make the best use of time.
- High level of integrity and trust.
Employment Type
Full Time
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