Risk and Compliance Manager

About the role

The Head of Risk and Compliance leads the development, implementation and oversight of the institution’s risk management and compliance frameworks. This senior position ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices and the organization’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including KRIs, stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Identify, assess, monitor and report on credit, market, liquidity, operational and strategic risks.
• Lead Risk Control Self‑Assessments (RCSAs) and ensure effective ICAAP and ILAAP implementation.
• Provide independent challenge to business units on risk exposures and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including AML/CFT and local banking requirements.
• Liaise with regulators, coordinate submissions and manage inspections.
• Oversee AML/CFT monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting and regulatory policy updates.
• Escalate material risk, compliance and governance matters to the MRCC and Board committees.
• Strengthen internal controls, lead fraud investigations and oversee business continuity planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CRMP, ERM, FRM, PRM, CAMS, CPA are an advantage.
• 6‑8 years of risk management and compliance experience in financial services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Basel II & III, AML/CFT, local banking regulations).

Required skills

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework development.
• Risk measurement tools: KRIs, stress testing, scenario analysis.
• Risk Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) processes.
• ICAAP and ILAAP implementation.
• AML/CFT compliance and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Regulatory reporting and liaison with supervisory authorities.
• Business continuity and contingency planning.
• Fraud investigation and internal control strengthening.