Head of Enterprise Risk
Location: Head Office Reporting to Managing Director
Summary of Responsibilities:
To facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the bank sustainably.
Scope of Duties:
- To integrate risk management within the strategy development process of the bank.
- To develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits of the bank
- To continuously monitor the Bank’s critical risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to respond to these risks
- To establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate Enterprise Risk Management methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively manage the risks of the bank
- To work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and support business sustainability
- To facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks across the bank
- To implement risk reporting to the Executive Committee, Board and Senior Management
- To ensure effective alignment between the Enterprise risk management process, internal Audit and risk financing
- To initiate regular risk management education and training across the Bank
- To assist the Directorate, Executive Committee, and the Assets and Liabilities Committee with capital and resource allocation decisions
- To provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
- To develop project risk management capabilities within the Bank
- To develop and implement an IT Risk strategy to support Enterprise Risk Management
- To determine the risk-bearing capacity of the bank and advise on self-insurance portfolio options as in keeping with risk management strategy, including financing options for the cost of risk retention
- And any other duties that may be assigned.
Academic/Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree in a Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or other quantitative fields
- Masters’ Degree or Professional Qualifications in relevant fields e.g. finance, ICT security, banking is desirable
- 8 years’ experience in Business (preferably Banking); 3 of which should be at senior management level
- Strong grasp of Enterprise Risk Management principles and philosophy
Competence Requirements:
- Solid grasp and interpretation of industrial and national economic trends
- Strong strategic and conceptual skills
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Solid business acumen a nd fi nancial skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong decision-making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
- Strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills,
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Stakeholder management.
- Ability to work under pressure and exercise excellent judgment
- Integrity and professionalism
How to apply
All applications and copies of certificates should be submitted to Human Resources department by end of 08th October 2021 through;
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
BANK OF AFRICA – TANZANIA
NDC DEVELOPMENT HOUSE
OHIO / KIVUKONI STREET
P.O Box 3054
DAR ES SALAAM
TANZANIA.
Or through email: hr@boatanzania.com
NOTE: We shall communicate to only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements above.