Bank of India Uganda Limited is hiring a Risk Manager cum ESG Champion that shall coordinate the development and implementation of the Risk Management policies and strategies to wards fulfillment of the Bank’s Mission and strategic goals

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• ESG Responsibilities


• Monitor ESG Risk exposure to the capital of the bank through regulatory guidelines


• Report incidences of violation of banks ESG frame work and track all exceptions


• Ensure ESG reporting requirements are observed including the adoption of risk monitoring toolkits


• Pro-actively analyses data and flag gaps in utilized opportunities for green lending


• Drive ESG culture and mind set across the business and all its stakeholders

Risk Management Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Risk Management program, system and procedures for the identification, assessment and management of potential risks in liaison with the Risk owners/ process owners in compliance with applicable Risk Management standards


• Develop and implement an effective and cost-efficient risk Monitoring evaluation, control and reporting framework and report to management on monthly, quarterly and annual basis as appropriate


• Ensure that al possible risks are identified, analyzed, assessed in a timely manner and appropriate risk responses formulated and implemented


• Develop and implement an effective and cost-efficient risk monitoring evaluation control and reporting framework and report to Management and Board on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as appropriate


• Ensure that Management and staff are continuously trained and sensitized on Risk Management


• Perform periodic tests to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure that the Bank’s standards continue to be monitored effectively by Line Management


• Timely preparation of various returns, reports as per regulatory / shareholder requirement


• Perform political, economic, social and technological (PEST) analysis to identify emerging risks facing the Bank


• Quick resolution of Audit reports (Internal, External Parent Bank, BOU, etc.)


• Any other duties assigned by Management/ Board from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in either Business administration, Commerce, Accounting and Finance or any other business related field


• Any additional qualification in ESG will be preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 progressive years of experience n banks at least 3 years at a supervisory or Managerial level in Risk department in a Bank / financial institution


• Demonstrated experience in various risk management and ESG risk in particular

Technical Competences

• Up to date Knowledge of methodologies and trends in both business risk and ESG matters


• Knowledge and understanding of Risk Management of Banking system in Uganda


• Suitable basic knowledge in IT is a must

Behavioural Competences

• Highly organized person, with ability to multitask with ease, Leadership skills, Integrity, Team player, and Emotional intelligence skills

Physical Demand Of The Job

• The job requires maximum concentration Age


• Preferably below 40 years However, Management reserves the right for determining the age criterion even below /above 40 years keeping in view the experience/qualifications, etc

How to Apply:

Suitable candidates should submit their applications along with their CVs in person to HR Department, Bank of India (U) Ltd, Head Office, Plot 37 Jinja Road next to National Water Offices, Kampala or email it to boiul.hr@bankofindia.co.in and or boiul.uganda@bankofindia.co.in