REPORTING TO: Head of Compliance
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the role holder will review and examine the Bank processes and procedures to ensure that the Bank adheres to all applicable regulations and laws.
LOCATION: Kampala
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for researching, assessing, and monitoring new developments in relevant Bank related legislation and regulatory sphere, and updating bank personnel promptly.
- Maintain an updated inventory of all laws, regulations & guidelines affecting the Bank.
- Gap analysis on new and existing Legislation.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of Bank Policies, Procedures, Processes & Circulars.
- Coordinate the review of all the Bank Policies, Procedures, and Processes & ensuring circulars are repealed.
- Liaise with business units to oversee compliance procedures and offer regulatory compliance risk management advice.
- To monitor and sensitize staff on possible regulatory breaches that may result in penalties, ensuring zero regulatory penalties are levied on the Bank.
- Monitoring compliance with corporate governance standards and reporting.
- Monitoring and reporting on compliance with funders’ requirements.
- Monitoring compliance on contracts, MOUs, and agreements to ensure the Bank obligations are clear, understood and embedded in the operations.
- Monitor market abuse as a theme of compliance.
- Monitor compliance with Regulatory & statutory reporting timelines.
- Monitor relevant Global legislation that affects how the Bank operates i.e., Fatca, GDPR, & others.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- LLB or a Business Degree, or additional qualifications such as a Diploma in Law, ACAMS, ACCA, or CPA will be an added advantage..
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in Financial Services and or working in a fast-paced and dynamic regulated environment.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong research skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Confidentiality and sound business judgment.
- Ability to Exercise discretion when performing duties assigned.
- Objective thinking.
INVITATION
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including your present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Deadline: Tuesday 5th November 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.
