DEADLINE: 12/09/2024

Risk & Compliance Officer (02)

Full-time

The Risk & Compliance Officer will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and responding to compliance and operational risks that might affect the realization of business objectives in liaison with risk owners and monitor mitigation activities in a structured manner.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct compliance reviews of key policies, processes and procedures as per the Annual Risk and Compliance Work Plan to evaluate adherence.
  • Implement the Branch Review Work plan as developed by Group Risk and Compliance function and any review requests by senior management.
  • Track the progress of remediation of control weaknesses identified by internal audits, self-testing or control assessments and follow up on the implementation of external audit recommendations and management actions in conjunction with Internal Audit.
  • Coordinate with Departmental Heads/risk owners to ensure that product manuals are reviewed and updated.
  • Perform regulatory compliance reviews as per the obligation checklist.
  • Complete Annual Compliance Report (ACR) on AML and CFT and submit to Group Risk and Compliance for review and approval.
  • Perform monthly compliance checks on sanctions screening procedures and Environmental and Social Risk Rating of the loan book.
  • Coordinate and provide regular training programs for staff to build on documented policies and procedures.
  • Collate and review information on reported frauds as and when requested by subsidiary management and table the findings to the subsidiary Fraud Investigation Committee.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least four (4) years’ experience in Risk and Compliance.

Essential Skills/Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of risk management principles and practices
  • High level analytical and investigative and problem-solving skills
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite

 

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your application, detailed CV and testimonials to the address below;

 

The Human Resource Manager;

Platinum Credit (U) Ltd

Send your application by

 

Email to: [email protected]

 

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About  Platinum Credit

Industry: Microfinance
Location: Kampala, Uganda
 Platinum Credit is a leading Regional Micro Finance Company providing emergency loans to employed individuals in Africa. The company has a wide spread branch network in Uganda and offers various products including; Civil Servant Loans, Logbook Finance Loans, SME Loans and Private Sector loans among others. Platinum Credit (U) Ltd is a subsidiary of Platcorp Holdings Ltd.

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