DFS & Projects Risk Offcer at PostBank, Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES

Conduct risk assessments for digital solutions and projects as well as new and existing systems/alternate channels to ensure compliance with the bank’s security policies, regulatory requirements, and adherence to best practices to identify weaknesses or security exposures and prescribe solutions to mitigate the risks related to those weaknesses and exposures.

Review new digital initiatives from the Projects team and business, identify risks and provide a credible challenge to the business risk controls and mitigation.

Provide assurance on the overall direction for the bank’s digitization strategy to ensure initiatives are implemented within the bank’s risk appetite.

Review technology outsourced services alongside the Service Level Agreements and the bank’s third-party risk exposure.

Establish risk monitoring routines for digital channels, products and assets that are designed to help identify emerging risks.

Identify and evaluate business technology risks and internal controls which mitigate risks and related opportunities for internal control improvement and propose risk treatment plans.

Provide guidance on the bank’s technology functions, including governance, policy enforcement, control design, operational effectiveness, and internal controls.

Perform monthly and quarterly reporting to MRC and BRC respectively through the Manager, Technology Risk, and the Chief Risk Officer.

Perform Quality Assurance Reviews of Digitization, Innovation, Projects and technology-related policies, processes, and procedure manuals and advise on/propose improvements.

BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS

Passion: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results, and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.

Teamwork: Fosters collaboration, mutual respect, and embraces diverse perspectives to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.

Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability while ensuring ethical practices in every action.

Innovation: Embraces creativity and forward-thinking, continually seeking new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.