VACANCY-RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

The Risk and Compliance Officer will take responsibility for assisting the Group Risk and Compliance Manager in the development and implementation of the operational risk framework and enforcing the organisation’s compliance programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing risk management strategies through facilitating risk assessment workshops, measuring risk exposures, developing a risk register, monitoring controls, and reporting issues.
• Facilitating the availability of Business Continuity Management plans.
• Establishing a sound compliance management culture through awareness campaigns and training, building effective relationships with the various stakeholders, monitoring compliance risks, and reporting issues to management and the executive.
• Executing the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Programme.
• Acting as Cluster Information Officer by ensuring compliance with Data Management and Data Protection Laws, including researching, and maintaining expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments.
• Assisting with periodic and ongoing risk management projects.
• Ensure effective and timely reporting of risk management information to the Management team and  Board.
• Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, or Business from a recognised institution, and a professional certificate in Risk Management and/or Regulatory Compliance Management;
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, in the financial services sector;

• Proven skills and experience in audit techniques, operational and regulatory risks identification and assessment, and the ability to design and evaluate the effectiveness of controls;
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations governing the organization; and
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility with focus on performance and delivery.

Interested applicants should send detailed CVs to khumorecruitment@khumopam.co.bw indicating the position applied for as the subject of the email no later than 23rd June 2023.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.