Risk & Compliance Officers                       

POSITION: Risk & Compliance Officer                                 

COMPANY: Platinum Credit (U) Ltd

LOCATION: Head Office, Kampala

Job Purpose;

Responsible for identifying, analyzing and responding to compliance and operational risks that might affect the realization of business objectives in liaison with risk owners and monitor mitigation activities in a structured manner.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance reviews of key policies, processes and procedures as per the Annual Risk and Compliance Work Plan to evaluate adherence.
  • Implement the Branch Review Work plan as developed by Group Risk and Compliance function and any review requests by senior management.
  • Track the progress of remediation of control weaknesses identified by internal audits, self-testing or control assessments and follow up on the implementation of external audit recommendations and management actions in conjunction with Internal Audit.
  • Coordinate with Departmental Heads/risk owners to ensure that product manuals are reviewed and updated.
  • Perform regulatory compliance reviews as per the obligation checklist.
  • Complete Annual Compliance Report (ACR) on AML and CFT and submit to Group Risk and Compliance for review and approval.
  • Perform monthly compliance checks on sanctions screening procedures and Environmental and Social Risk Rating of the loan book.
  • Coordinate and provide regular training programs for staff to build on documented policies and procedures.
  • Collate and review information on reported frauds as and when requested by subsidiary management and table the findings to the subsidiary Fraud Investigation Committee.

Essential Skills/Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and practices
    • High level analytical and investigative and problem-solving skills
    • High level of written and verbal communication skills
    • Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite

Required Qualifications and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Should have worked with Platinum Credit for at least three (3) years.

To apply, submit your application, detailed CV and testimonials to the address below;

The Human Resource Manager; Platinum Credit (U) Ltd

Send your application by

Email to: [email protected],

Deadline: 12th September 2024

Platinum Credit (U) Ltd is a subsidiary of Platcorp Holdings Ltd

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