Chief Compliance Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda

vacancy Title:
Chief Compliance Officer

Type:
FULL TIME

Industry:
Banking

Category:
Management

Jobs at:
Cairo Bank Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted:
Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Base Salary:
Not Disclosed

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Job Details:
The Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing compliance risk in line with the laws, regulations, and prudential standards, including internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Compliance Risk Management Program of the Bank in line with laws, regulations, prudential standards, and internal policies and procedures.
• Advise management and staff on compliance risk management through engagements, compliance reviews, training, and other formal communications.
• Document and report compliance risk management activities to management, the Board of Directors, and any other stakeholders as required in the interest of Cairo Bank Uganda.
• Implement internal and external audit recommendations, Bank of Uganda directives, and Board of Directors resolutions.
• Act as the Money Laundering Control Officer of the Bank, with responsibilities as highlighted in the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013, and related regulations and guidelines.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director and his lawful agents to further the business of Cairo Bank Uganda and 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, with at least 5 years at Manager Level or above in a financial institution supervised by the Bank of Uganda.
• Excellent knowledge of financial institutions’ operations and regulations in Uganda.

Skills and Competencies:

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

Work Hours:
8

Experience in Months:
84

Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree

Job Application Procedure:
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