RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER – BOFINET

VACANCY

Reporting to the Risk Management Specialist, the incumbent will facilitate and support risk management initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying, measuring, controlling, and reporting operational risks in line with the risk management framework and policy. The Officer will also assess business continuity recovery strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and organizational priorities, and support organizational change management initiatives.

Key Performance Areas

• Support the risk management process by identifying, assessing, controlling/mitigating, and monitoring operational and fraud risks at the organization and industry level.

• Promote a risk-aware culture by communicating the risk management process.

• Ensure compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Plan.

• Assess Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities to ensure smooth operations during disasters or disruptive events.

• Continuously review the BCM program to align with organizational changes impacting policy.

• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Threat Evaluations during organizational changes affecting key operations, structure, and business processes.

Skills / Technical Abilities

• Planning and execution

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge and understanding of risk management

• Understanding of operational and fraud risk, business continuity, project management, and change management

Competencies

• Customer focus

• Responsiveness

• Teamwork

• Results focus

• Risk management

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or related fields

• Additional risk management qualifications are advantageous

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience in operational risk management and business continuity management