Senior Manager, Risk & Execution Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 30 October 2026
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Stanbic Bank Uganda
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| Stanbic Bank Uganda |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Description
Job Description
Responsible for ensuring the effective execution of risk management activities, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks across the Business Clients portfolio.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Lead the implementation and embedding of operational risk, compliance, and governance frameworks across the business.
- Monitor, identify, and escalate emerging risks, control weaknesses, incidents, breaches, losses, and compliance concerns. Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions arising from audits, assurance reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Drive adherence to regulatory requirements including KYC, AML, data privacy, conduct risk, and other applicable banking regulations.
Control Environment and Operational Excellence
- Conduct quality assurance reviews, operational effectiveness assessments, and control testing activities. Oversee business continuity planning and ensure operational resilience within the business.
- Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, and operational standards across Business Clients. Drive the adoption and effective use of risk management and operational control tools.
Risk Reporting and Insights
- Analyze risk trends, incidents, audit findings, and operational losses to identify root causes and emerging themes. Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and management information for business leadership forums.
- Provide actionable recommendations to address identified gaps and strengthen the control environment. Track and monitor the implementation of agreed remediation actions and report on progress.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory
- Partner with business leaders to ensure effective implementation of risk and compliance requirements.
Leadership and Capability Building
- Lead, coach, and develop teams to strengthen risk awareness and compliance capabilities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and proactive risk management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within banking or financial services.
- 5-7 years’ experience within Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, or related functions.
- Proven experience implementing and managing risk and compliance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, and control environments.
- Experience in managing change initiatives, remediation programs, and regulatory projects
Technical Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of banking regulations, risk management frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Advanced risk assessment, risk reporting, and control evaluation capabilities. Ability to interpret risk data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Strong project management and change management capabilities.
Behavioural Competencies:
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Courage to challenge non-compliance and drive accountability.
- Results-oriented with strong execution capability.
- Collaborative leader with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
Application procedure
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Posting Date: 2026-09-28
