• Identifying and analyzing various risks (e.g., Operation, Market, Credit, People risk) • Developing risk management controls and contingency plans • Conduct assessments to define and analyze possible risks • Evaluate the gravity of each risk by considering its consequences • Oversee that Internal queries raised by branches and external queries raised by customers, regulators and correspondent banks on AML matters. • Audit processes and procedures • Develop risk management controls and systems • Oversee the annual KYC review of High-risk customers, review their transactions continually to validate authenticity. • Conduct annual KYC renewal for all counterparties and correspondent banks. • Conduct risk assessments for any new products. • Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements through continuous monitoring. • Review transactions processed from money transfer services and prepare respective reports. • Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks • Create contingency plans to manage crises in the bank • Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses and recommend amendments to board through management. • Prepare reports and present recommendations monthly to Management, quarterly to Board Risk committee and any other as may be required by the regulator. • Help implement solutions and plans • Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and train them when necessary • Perform other duties as may be assigned

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economic, and or • Finance • Certification in Risk Management will be an added advantage • At least 10 years’ experience in Risk Management or Assurance function 5 of which serving in senior management position in a regulated financial institution. • Good communications skills • Good inter-personal skills • Integrity • Professionalism • Good accounting knowledge • Knowledge of international financial reporting standards • Good analytical skills

All suitably qualified candidates should send their CV and academic papers and cover letter to hr@yakobank.com in one PDF file addressed to; Head of HR & Administration Yako Bank Uganda Limited, First Floor FF 39C Forest Mall Block A. Note: Candidates must put the Job tittle/position in the subject of the email during submission of their application. Yako bank is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for money or rewards in exchange for Job opportunities. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Deadline: 10th December 2024.