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Senior Manager Compliance Assurance job at Cairo Bank Uganda | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
Cairo Bank Uganda Limited is a prominent financial institution with a mission to provide innovative, customer-centric banking solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion in Uganda. Known for its strong reputation for reliability, integrity, and personalized service, the bank has earned recognition as one of the leading players in the Ugandan banking sector. Cairo Bank prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and growth within an inclusive environment.
The bank's history dates back to its establishment in 1995, and over the years, it has evolved by introducing advanced digital banking services and expanding its branch network to serve a larger customer base. Its business model focuses on offering a wide range of retail and corporate banking services, such as savings accounts, loans, and trade finance, with a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance customer experience.
Cairo Bank Uganda has an extensive presence across the country, catering to individuals, SMEs, and large enterprises. Core values of trust, innovation, integrity, and customer focus are at the heart of the bank's operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives include supporting education, health, and community development programs. Cairo Bank Uganda’s website is www.cairobank.co.ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Senior Manager Compliance Assurance job at Cairo Bank Uganda
Cairo Bank Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manager Compliance Assurance
Organisation: Cairo Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Responsible for driving the compliance independent second line of defence assurance program, ensuring the Department’s activity plan is up to date, handling adhoc reviews based on emerging risks, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, supporting the closure of regulatory audits, external and internal audits compliance observations, KYC reviews and preparing management reports.
Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)/Money Laundering Control Officer (MLCO)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Stay abreast of relevant regulatory changes, promptly inform Management and the relevant functions of the Bank and ensure their timely integration into the Bank policies, procedures and practices.
Ensure timely regulatory reporting and coordinate all preparations and engagements for and during regulatory examinations.
Conducting compliance assurance activities and testing programs, including identifying compliance risks, assessing their likelihood and impact and ensuring they are properly managed.
Ensure Bank policies and procedures are promptly updated and kept aligned with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the review, track approval and ensure communication of policy and procedure requirements.
Maintain and coordinate a Bank-wide training and awareness program on internal and external compliance requirements.
Offer day-to-day guidance to business units and the rest of the Bank staff on how to comply with relevant requirements in the context of gaps identified from regulatory examinations, audit reviews, from compliance monitoring activities.
Coordinate management responses to regulatory findings and audit recommendations, and ensure timely and appropriate implementation of corrective action where instances of non-compliance or other problems that need to be addressed have been identified
Promote a strong culture of compliance across the Bank.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all compliance risks and issues affecting the Bank, their implications and how they can be addressed.
Prepare and present reports to Management on the Bank’s regulatory standing and compliance with internal policies and procedures, and take part in preparations for Board reporting by the compliance department.
Deputy to the Chief Compliance Officer and MLCO with the responsibility for ensuring seamless continuity of the department in the absence of the CCO/MLCO
Perform any other duties as assigned by the CCO/MLCO in furthering the Bank’s Compliance agenda in line with CBU’s strategy.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field.
A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
Minimum 6 – 8 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, internal controls or internal audit, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience.
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a financial institution.
Skills And Competencies.
Excellent knowledge of financial institutions.
Understanding KYC requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
An analytical mind, good attention to detail, problem-solving, good time management skills and the ability to multitask work under pressure.
Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application letters together with their curriculum vitae to the Head Human Resources at recruitment@cbu.co.ug not later than 5pm, Thursday, 11th September 2025.
Deadline: 11th September 2025
