Assistant Risk and Compliance Officer at Kintampoo Rural Bank Limited

About the Role

Kintampoo Rural Bank Limited is seeking a qualified Assistant Risk and Compliance Officer to support the Head of Risk and Compliance in implementing risk management frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance across all operations.

Job Summary

In this position, you will assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework for the bank. You will recommend strategies for managing operational risks and help enforce banking regulations at all organizational levels while providing guidance on compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Operational Risk, Liquidity Risk, Credit Risk, Interest Rate Risk, and Compliance Risk effectively and efficiently
• Conduct periodic assessments of control effectiveness within the bank's risk management framework
• Perform monthly risk tests on the risk portfolio to evaluate impact on profitability, capital adequacy, and liquidity
• Record and report risk incidents to the Head of Risk and Compliance
• Review loan applications and provide risk assessments with recommended controls to mitigate identified risks
• Undertake compliance exercises across all branches and submit reports to the Head of Risk and Compliance for review
• Monitor agency adherence to internal policies, anti-money laundering requirements, and banking regulations
• Deputize for the Head of Risk and Compliance when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Risk and Compliance

Required Competencies

• Highly analytical mindset
• Strong knowledge of the financial regulatory environment
• Working knowledge of credit risk modelling and analytics, credit risk portfolio management, or credit risk strategy development

Employment Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana

Category: Banking