Job Description

The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer will be responsible for a range of critical functions, including:

• Implementing and maintaining risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
• Conducting risk assessments and process reviews, ensuring risks are documented and mitigated within AMZ’s risk appetite.
• Maintaining and updating the Enterprise-wide Risk Register, including tracking mitigation actions.
• Monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), tracking risk tolerance levels, and preparing periodic risk performance reports for management.
• Supporting the implementation of compliance monitoring programs to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the implementation and upkeep of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in accordance with ISO 22301, and coordinating Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
• Providing risk advisory support to business units and assisting in implementing risk initiatives.
• Staying informed on emerging risks, industry trends, and ESG factors, and advising management on potential impacts.
• Driving risk and compliance awareness through staff training, workshops, and internal communication initiatives

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following core competencies and experience criteria:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related field (A Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Professional Certification: Full professional qualification/certification, such as ISO 31000, CAMS, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive risk management experience in a financial institution.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements is essential. A good knowledge of the banking and microfinance work environment is also required.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in risk management software/tools and Microsoft Office Suite, alongside strong report writing and oral presentation capabilities.
• Professional Membership: Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or equivalent.

In terms of behaviour, the position requires demonstrated Leadership & Initiative, Analytical Thinking in evaluating complex environments, and a commitment to Integrity & Ethics. The ability to exercise sound judgment and creative problem-solving in complex scenarios is also vital for decision-making.

• Implementing and maintaining risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
• Conducting risk assessments and process reviews, ensuring risks are documented and mitigated within AMZ’s risk appetite.
• Maintaining and updating the Enterprise-wide Risk Register, including tracking mitigation actions.
• Monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), tracking risk tolerance levels, and preparing periodic risk performance reports for management.
• Supporting the implementation of compliance monitoring programs to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the implementation and upkeep of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in accordance with ISO 22301, and coordinating Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
• Providing risk advisory support to business units and assisting in implementing risk initiatives.
• Staying informed on emerging risks, industry trends, and ESG factors, and advising management on potential impacts.
• Driving risk and compliance awareness through staff training, workshops, and internal communication initiatives

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in risk management software/tools and Microsoft Office Suite, alongside strong report writing and oral presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated Leadership & Initiative
• Analytical Thinking in evaluating complex environments
• Commitment to Integrity & Ethics
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and creative problem-solving in complex scenarios

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related field (A Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Full professional qualification/certification, such as ISO 31000, CAMS, or equivalent.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or equivalent.