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Senior Manager, Risk & Execution


Job Location:

Kampala - Uganda

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the effective execution of risk management activities regulatory requirements and control frameworks across the Business Clients portfolio. 

Risk and Compliance Management

  • Lead the implementation and embedding of operational risk compliance and governance frameworks across the business.
  • Monitor identify and escalate emerging risks control weaknesses incidents breaches losses and compliance concerns. Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions arising from audits assurance reviews and compliance monitoring activities.  
  • Drive adherence to regulatory requirements including KYC AML data privacy conduct risk and other applicable banking regulations.

Control Environment and Operational Excellence

  • Conduct quality assurance reviews operational effectiveness assessments and control testing activities. Oversee business continuity planning and ensure operational resilience within the business.
  • Monitor adherence to policies procedures and operational standards across Business Clients. Drive the adoption and effective use of risk management and operational control tools.  

Risk Reporting and Insights

  • Analyze risk trends incidents audit findings and operational losses to identify root causes and emerging themes. Prepare and present risk reports dashboards and management information for business leadership forums.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to address identified gaps and strengthen the control environment. Track and monitor the implementation of agreed remediation actions and report on progress.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory

  • Partner with business leaders to ensure effective implementation of risk and compliance requirements.

Leadership and Capability Building

  • Lead coach and develop teams to strengthen risk awareness and compliance capabilities.
  • Promote a culture of accountability ethical conduct and proactive risk management.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Commerce Finance Accounting Risk Management Auditing Law or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant experience within banking or financial services.
  • 5-7 years experience within Business Banking Commercial Banking Operational Risk Compliance Audit or related functions.
  • Proven experience implementing and managing risk and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of operational risk management governance regulatory compliance and control environments.
  • Experience in managing change initiatives remediation programs and regulatory projects.  

Technical Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of banking regulations risk management frameworks and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced risk assessment risk reporting and control evaluation capabilities. Ability to interpret risk data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong project management and change management capabilities.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • High levels of integrity professionalism and sound judgement.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Courage to challenge non-compliance and drive accountability.
  • Results-oriented with strong execution capability.
  • Collaborative leader with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Resilient adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.  

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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