Enterprise Risk Officer Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for ensuring that the overall risk management framework is continually improved and effective, with an aim of ensuring that the Bank operates within its risk appetite to ensure low risk profile.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Risk Management

Assist in development of operational risk mitigation strategies for the bank’s critical risks and for monitoring the risks 

Monitoring and reviewing 

Support process owners and risk champions with identification of key risk indicators in their respective functions aimed at mitigating those risks

Operation Risk Mapping & Risk registers update

Assist in development and communication of operational risk management tools including RCSA and incident reporting

Continuously updating and monitoring Incidents emanating from branches and departments

Financial Risk Management 


Conducting regular CAMEL rating analysis on banks performance 

Conducting regular Credit portfolio analysis including concentration risk, performance analysis and stress testing and advise management accordingly

Assist in regular updating of the bank’s capital adequacy document (ICAAP).

Conduct risk review of new products

Weekly data update on Bonds Var and Bonds MTM – reporting based on the existence of FVOCI/PL Bonds

Daily Counterparty Limits Monitoring – reporting based on escalation need and monthly management reports

Annual deposits Behavioral Analysis 

Monthly reports on key risk Indicators as detailed in the handover notes.

Monthly and Quarterly reports on Fx VAR, KDIC Camel rating, industry analysis and peer analysis

Design and implement overall operational risk management and business continuity process for the bank.

Conduct audits of policy and compliance to standards, processes and procedures. 

Assist in review of existing policies and procedures 

Conduct ad hoc analysis and assessments

Ensure quarterly collection of data on the KRIs

Credit Risk Management

Conduct credit portfolio analysis including stress testing, concentration risk and performance analysis

Prepare updates on the current and emerging risk exposures within the bank’s own portfolio and across the market

Continuous update of the Risk Registers on credit risk

Assist management in defining and propose revisions of risk appetites for credit risk

Preparation of risk self-assessment checklist

Ensure quarterly collection of data on the KRIs for credit risk

Conduct ad hoc credit analysis and assessments

Follow up for closures of issues raised from the assessments 

Recommend improvement in credit risk appetite, process, procedure and policies 

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant business discipline e.g. business administration or finance

At least three (3) years’ experience in a financial sector

Sound understanding of operational risk management

Ability to understand and interpret financial information and principles

Proficient in excel 

Thorough understanding of CBK regulatory framework and Anti Money Laundering regulations 

Good analytical skills

Good Organizing and planning skills

Highly effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills

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