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Category

Banking

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/17/2026
2 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Reporting to the Managing Director and supervising the Compliance Department, the role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Bank compliance function, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and regulatory requirements across conventional and Islamic banking operations.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and oversee the Bank-wide compliance framework, policies and risk-based monitoring plan
  • Ensure compliance with banking laws, regulations, regulatory directives and customer protection requirements
  • Lead the AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions programmes, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting
  • Oversee regulatory reporting, engagement with regulators, examinations and timely implementation of remedial actions
  • Coordinate Sharia compliance oversight in collaboration with the Sharia Advisory Board and compliance specialists
  • Review new products, services and delivery channels for regulatory and Sharia compliance
  • Conduct independent compliance reviews, investigate breaches and recommend corrective action
  • Provide regular compliance and AML reports to Management and the Board and escalate material risks
  • Lead, develop and mentor the Compliance team and promote a culture of ethics and integrity

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
  • Master degree in Accounting, Business Administration or another relevant field
  • Training or certification in Islamic Banking and Sharia governance
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in banking compliance, regulatory risk or AML
  • At least five years in a senior Head of Compliance role within a financial institution
  • Demonstrated experience in AML/CFT compliance, regulatory engagement, monitoring and reporting
  • Working knowledge and practical experience in Islamic banking operations

Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and sound regulatory judgement
  • Strong leadership, mentoring and team development skills
  • Excellent reporting and stakeholder management skills, including Board reporting
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Analytical skills to identify emerging risks and drive corrective action

How to Apply

About Tropical Bank
Tropical Bank was established in 1973 under the name Libyan Arab Uganda Bank for Foreign Trade and Development. Tropical Bank Limited is jointly owned by the Governments of the Republic of Uganda 0.03% and the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) 99.97% of Paid-up Capital. The Bank provides professional and personalized commercial banking services to various sectors of the economy including financial support to Parastatals, Corporates, Small and Medium Enterprises, Individuals, and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Mission

To drive efficiency and effectiveness in all our dealings with the stakeholders.

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