Risk Officer Job at UBA Tanzania - October 2024 - Electrotza.com

Job Title: Risk Officer

Company: UBA (United Bank for Africa)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Head Office, Tanzania

Job Objective:

The Risk Officer will support risk management oversight across strategic, credit, operational, and market risks. Responsibilities include tracking financial performance, implementing risk strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting stress testing, and managing risk exposures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Monitor and report financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct stress testing and monitor risk exposures.
• Manage breach reporting and compliance with Tanzania Risk Management Guidelines.
• Oversee the development and implementation of credit risk policies.
• Ensure accurate assessment and monitoring of credit risk exposures.
• Manage system and product risk monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Operational risk experience within the financial services industry.
• 3+ years' experience in a financial environment.
• Strong understanding of treasury, financial products, and risk management.
• ACI Dealing Certificate(s) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of financial processes and risk forecasting.

Skills:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and academic certificates to recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com with the subject line Application for Risk Officer October 2024 by 27th October 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.