Risk Analyst/Senior Risk Analyst Job at SBM Bank… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at SBM Bank.
Descriptions;
SBM, a growing international financial institution in Africa, provides a wide range of corporate and commercial banking solutions to its clients. Kenya will operate as a gateway to Africa for SBM. SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited shall focus its activities on products and services for corporates and SMEs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in close collaboration with the Risk Management functions of the respective banking and non-banking entities to prepare consolidated
- reporting packs to various committees
- Assist the Board and Senior Management with devising and implementing Group Risk Management Framework, Policies, risk appetite statement and related metrics
- Ensure effective governance is adhered to
- Actively assist in the efficient and regular reporting to Senior Management, the Board and other audiences
- Keep up to date with global macro events and assess the impact of these events on the various entities in the Group with relevant reporting as appropriate
- Assist in analysing regular risk reports from the various entities and recommend appropriate pre-emptive measures at the Group level or at specific entities as may be required
- Assist in promoting an effective and pragmatic risk culture within the Group
- Provide support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the Group
- Ensure high level of service standards including level of ethics and integrity in line with SBM values
- Perform other cognate duties as and when required
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Risk Management and/or any other relevant field
- At least 3 – 5 years relevant work experience within the Banking and/or Financial Services Sector
- Comprehensive understanding of the linkage among the various risk types and how they operate in a holistic enterprise wide risk framework
- Knowledge of development and trends in the banking and financial services industry
- Ability to interact with all functions and level of staff, including Senior Management and Board Members
- Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and reporting skills
- Ability to solve problems independently, act proactively and deliver under pressure
- Proactive approach to work, in terms of suggesting changes and improvements to processes and system
