Risk & Compliance Officer (Harare)

Job Description

AFC Land & Development Bank, a subsidiary of AFC Holdings seeks to recruit a Risk & Compliance Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in handling risk and compliance matters within the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with management, facilitate the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of all risks and compliance matters in line with policy, regulatory requirements and updating outcomes in the risk registers.
• Creating awareness on risk management and compliance to facilitate embedment of a risk-conscious culture across the
• Enforcing implementation and compliance to internal policies, practices, and procedures; regulatory standards, best practices, and any other relevant standards.
• Capturing, measuring, evaluating, and reporting on risk-taking activities.
• Researching the best market practices, emerging risks, and market developments to enhance the Bank's operations or that threaten the Bank's business.
• Directly engaging with Group functions on risk, audit and compliance matters, policies, and other pertinent issues with an impact on the operations of the Bank
• Implementation and monitoring of the IFRS 9 model within the Bank & Playing an independent monitoring and self-assurance role to support the first line risk taking functions within the
• Ensuring credit lending standards and processes are being adhered to by providing regular reviews, spot checks and self-assurance activities.
• Keep abreast with the applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards in the risk & compliance fraternity and advice on the emerging developments of the same.
• Engaging closely with relevant external bodies and regulators on risk and compliance matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Risk Management/ Business Management/ Banking and Finance or equivalent.
• Post graduate certificate or diploma in Risk Management / Assurance related qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience and exposure to risk, compliance, or audit environment.
• Knowledge of all facets of Risk Management.
• At least 3 years of working experience in risk or compliance role.

Other

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed resume no later than 6 December 2024.

All applications should be emailed to: careers@afcholdings.co.zw indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference.