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Operational Risk Officer

Job Title: Operational Risk Officer
Organization: FINCA Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Risk Management / Banking / Finance

Job Summary

FINCA Uganda is seeking an Operational Risk Officer to support the implementation and maintenance of the Operational Risk Management Framework. The role involves identifying, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks while ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in operational risk management within the financial services sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate Business Resumption tests, departmental business continuity tests, and train bank staff on business continuity procedures.

• Assess risks and implement actions to address root causes of operational risk losses.

• Investigate incidents through root cause analysis and track resolutions.

• Implement and review departmental RCSA tools, update risk registers, and follow up on action points from risk management forums and project assessments.

• Monitor compliance with corporate governance standards, internal policies, and regulatory frameworks.

• Create awareness of institutional risks through formal training, sensitizations, newsletters, and emails.

• Conduct operational risk stress testing to maintain a forward-looking risk profile.

• Follow up on internal/external audit and Bank of Uganda inspection findings to ensure full resolution.

• Perform periodic risk-based reviews of business units and branches, recommending remedial actions for control weaknesses.

• Test operational risk controls to ensure governance, proper execution, and monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

• Certified Risk Management qualification, CPA, ACCA, or a Master’s degree is an added advantage.

• Practical training and experience in Operational Risk Management in the financial services sector.

• Minimum of 3 years’ banking experience, with at least 1 year in banking operations.

• Strong understanding of Risk Management principles, Basel requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CVs, current position, and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:

Email: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.