HEAD: RISK & COMPLIANCE – Bank Gaborone 620 views

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HEAD: RISK & COMPLIANCE

Primary purpose of this position

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for working together with bank-wide business units in establishing effective risk management mechanisms in their areas of responsibility, monitoring progress on risk-related issues and providing the required information to Executive Management in order to minimize risk and losses to the Bank.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

Minimum Degree in Risk Management or related qualification or equivalent

• A Chartered Accountant will be a distinct advantage
• At least 10 years banking experience, of which 5 years must have been at a senior risk
• management related level within the risk and compliance environment.
• Practical knowledge of market risk measurement methodologies (e.g., scenario analysis, stress testing, back testing, VAR, risk adjusted performance).
• Experience in market risk, liquidity, and balance sheet management, including strategies & processes
• Practical knowledge of requirements for market risk aggregation and consolidation at bank and business unit levels
• Practical knowledge in assessing critical market risk issues arising from local activities, including new products
• Project Management skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills