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Position: Head of Risk and Compliance
The Board of a Specialized Deposit-Taking Institution is seeking to recruit a professional with a demonstrated track record in a financial institution as its Head Of Risk and Compliance.
Job Summary
- The Head of Risk and Compliance with report to the Chief Executive Officer (administratively) and the Board for the efficient and strategic management of the Risk and Compliance Department of the company
Roles and Responsibilities
- Overseeing the compliance and Risk Management Division and reporting to the Executive Management of the company
- Developing and implementing the compliance model required for the institution to operate within acceptable standards
- Liaising with senior managers to ensure proper implementation of established compliance policies
- Identifying, assessing, measuring, monitoring, mitigating and managing all types of risk arising from the internal and external business environment at the company-wide level
- Analysing data to forecast potential risks and contribute to decision-making processes to minimize adverse impact
- Implementing internal controls such as policies, procedures and training to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Establishing and maintaining a risk management framework that aligns with the company’s strategy, culture and values
- Communicating and reporting the risks and their status to the relevant stakeholders, such as senior management, board members, regulators, auditors and customers
- Ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements as stipulated by the Bank of Ghana
- Conducting training sessions on AML policies and procedures to employees who handle financial transactions or are involved in risk assessment activities
- Reporting suspicious activities to the Bank of Ghana or Law enforcement agencies
- Maintaining an updated list of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
- Monitoring new trends in financial crimes activity more quickly
Qualification Required & Experience
- A first degree in Risk Management, Finance or Economics from a recognized university
- A professional certification in CAMS, CRCM or CRCP will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience as CRO in a financial institution
- A good understanding of policies and best practices of risk management
- Must be ready to operationalize Bank of Ghana guidelines on Compliance and Risk Management
- Must have knowledge in banking, company, employment and tax laws and regulations, banking compliance regulatins and accounting principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent mathematical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent leadership skills
Location: Accra
How To Apply this Recent job listings at reputable Institution
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters and curriculum vitae to: recruitmentapplicationsgh@gmail.com.
Deadline: 28/02/2025.
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