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Job Summary

Job Title:
Operational Risk Manager
Employer:
True North Consult Ltd
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Auditor Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 25 February 2024

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Operational Risk Manager job at True North Consult Ltd | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

True North Ltd is a leading consulting and talent solutions firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals achieve their full potential through strategic human capital development, leadership training, and organizational transformation. Recognized for its expertise in executive search, talent management, and business advisory services, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions that drive growth and operational excellence.

True North Ltd fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. The company provides diverse job opportunities in consulting, recruitment, training, and business strategy, with flexible work arrangements that support productivity and work-life balance.


Since its inception, True North Ltd has evolved by leveraging industry insights, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of market trends to develop innovative talent solutions that address workforce challenges. Its business model integrates data-driven recruitment, leadership coaching, and digital HR solutions to enhance talent acquisition, employee engagement, and business performance.

With a broad reach, the company serves clients across multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, supporting businesses in Uganda and beyond. Rooted in core values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and impact, True North Ltd remains committed to fostering ethical business practices and sustainable talent development. Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the company actively supports youth employment programs, leadership mentorship, and community capacity-building initiatives to drive positive social change. For more information about services, partnerships, and career opportunities, visit [Company Website].

Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Operational Risk Manager job at True North Consult Ltd

Full-time

Deadline: 

25 Feb 2024

Operational Risk Manager job at True North Consult Ltd

True North Consult Ltd

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To help strengthen the foundation of operational risk management by verifying the first line of defense property mitigates risk and is operating as intended.

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  • Providing guidance to various business line on risk and control practices and matters in the development of controls.

  • Collect data from various internal and external data sources, prepare timely, accurate & effective risk analysis, reporting and interpret data where appropriate to guide management in decision making process.

  • Validate and challenge Risk Management tools such as risk and control self assessments (RCSAs) ,incident reports and key risk indicators are operating as intended with adequate controls around such .

  • Providing guidance to various business lines on risk and control practices and matters.

  • Collaborate with other functions to develop and implement controls to mitigate risks.

  • Prepares updated Risk Management documents, reports, presentations, and models in collaboration with the Risk Management team.

  • Appropriately, design risk tracking and prioritization mechanisms to ensure defined risk appetite and tolerances threshold are adhered to.

  • Ensures the development and maintenance of a viable business continuity plan for areas of responsibility, including call tree, evacuation procedures, resumption site management, vendor notifications and any other areas required.

  • Identifies and coordinates programs and training designed to minimize threats and anticipate threats to the company.

  • Review and validate first line of defense governance documents (policies, frameworks, procedures, charters) for material changes.

  • Perform additional risk oversight and assessment activities including but not limited to operational loss data validation, control testing and validation, root cause analysis of significant fraud and other risk events, preparation of management reports and targeted risk and control assessments.

  • Review significant operational risk events and associated post incident reviews as needed.

  • Participate in the formulation and review of bank wide policies and procedures.

  • As required, developing Adhoc analysis, deep dive investigations ,control testing and driving specific risk initiatives,

Operational Risk Manager job at True North Consult Ltd

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  • 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 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a supervised financial institution by Bank of Uganda.

  • Professional Qualifications e.g ACCA, CPA,CFE, CIA etc are necessary.

  • Excellent knowledge of financial institutions operations and Regulations of supervised financial institutions in Uganda.


Skills and competencies

  • Excellent knowledge of financial institutions.

  • Attention to detail

  • 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

  • Team Work

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to exechire@truenorthafrica.com

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