Associate - Enterprise & Operational Risk

The Associate will provide support to the Enterprise and Operational Risk team in identifying, measuring, assessing, managing, and mitigating Enterprise & Operational Risk across the bank through the bank’s Risk Management Framework. This role will assist in ensuring that the bank’s risk exposure is effectively monitored and managed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assist the Risk Analyst for consolidating and coordinating with Stakeholders for risk Committees pack preparation.

·        Follow up on action points following risk committees’ decisions.

·        Support Business Units in implementing action plans approved by various risk committees/forums of the bank.

·        Assist Business Units in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Key Controls to ensure Operational Risk remains within the bank’s risk appetite.

·        Assist the team in the computation of the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for onward reporting to the relevant risk committee.

·        Monitor Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) and provide support to ensure capital optimization.

·        Assist the team to prepare the annual ICAAP report.

·        Assist the team to conduct root cause analysis on Operational Risk (OR) incidents under supervision.

·        Support the development, compilation, and review of Risk Registers.

·        Assist in the preparation of various risk-related reports and regulatory submissions.

·        Assist in the analysis of operational risk trends and provide insights for reporting purposes.

·        Assist in reviewing the bank’s policies on a regular basis.

·        Assist in the preparation of presentations for various risk committees, as and when required.

·        Follow up on issues raised by Central Bank, Auditors, and other stakeholders.

·        Stay updated on emerging risks and best practices in operational risk management locally and internationally.

·        Assist the team to deliver training to Risk Champions.

PREREQUISITES:

·        Degree in Accounting, Banking, Risk Management, Finance from a recognized institution.

·        1 - 2 years of banking or risk management experience (or equivalent exposure through -internships or rotational programs).

·        Ability to maintain high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

SKILLS:

·        Good verbal and written communication and reporting skills.

·        Versed with regulatory guidelines.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office tools with command of Microsoft Excel at advanced levels

·        Show resilience and be able to work under pressure within set deliverables