Chief Compliance Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, implementation, monitoring and managing of compliance risk in line with the laws, Regulations and Prudential standards including internal policies and procedures.

Reports to: Managing Director

Department: Compliance Department

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring of the Compliance risk management program of the Bank in line with Laws, Regulations, Prudential Standards and Internal Policies and Procedures.
• Advising management and staff on compliance risk management through engagements, compliance reviews, trainings and other formal communications.
• Documenting and reporting of compliance risk management activities to Management and Board of Directors including any other stakeholders as and when required in the interest of Cairo Bank Uganda.
• Implementation of Internal and External Audit Recommendations, Bank of Uganda Directives and Board of Directors Resolutions.
• Money Laundering Control Officer of the Bank with responsibilities as highlighted in the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 and related regulations and guidelines.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by Managing Director and his lawful agents in furthering the business of Cairo Bank Uganda to achieve the stated goals and objectives of shareholders and stakeholders.

Education.

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and professional training relevant to the role.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role 5 of which should be at Manager Level or above in a supervised financial institution by Bank of Uganda.
• Excellent knowledge of financial institutions operations and Regulations of supervised financial institutions in Uganda.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent knowledge of financial institutions business.
• Proper understanding of Banking laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Analytical mind, good attention to detail, problem solving, good time management skills and the ability to multi-task work under pressure.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with their curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources at recruitment@cbu.co.ug

Disclaimer

Cairo bank Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate irrespective of gender, color of skin, religion, culture, education, social status, ethnic affiliation, political inclination, or nationality. For career opportunities with Cairo Bank Uganda, please send your CV and application to: recruitment@cbu.co.ug. Please be aware that Cairo Bank Uganda does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.