Job Title: Head of Operations
About this Job:
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to: Executive Director Operations.
Job Purpose:
To manage, supervise, and control operational activities through reviews and monitoring of Head Office Operations/Branches operational Risk Profile and initiating appropriate action to ensure this is managed within acceptable levels for the Bank. Establish and maintain clear performance standards including review of systems, procedures and controls to ensure achievement of optimal efficiency levels.
Key Responsibilities include:
Prepare periodic reports to Management and Board of directors with respect to head office operations and branches, in line with the Bank’s overall objectives.
Regularly update Management and Board of directors on relevant global and/or industry initiatives on Risk Management under Central operations, including implications and way forward for the Bank.
Establish and maintain an effective risk & control self assessment program, ensuring any weaknesses noted are addressed on a timely basis.
Review systems, procedures and controls in place to ensure they are effective and efficient, and updating these as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective anti money laundering procedures and controls, including reporting of any suspicious items thereof, in line with regulatory Guidelines in place.
Review and establish Branch performance standards in service delivery which is in line with the overall objectives of the Bank.
Review and establish an effective Risk Control
Structure for all Treasury transactions, including regular monitoring of counter party limit and preparing reports of any violation
Review and establish an effective Risk Control Structure for all Documentary Trade transactions, including regular monitoring and submission of relevant reports
Review and establish an effective Risk Control Structure for Deposits and related products, including regular monitoring and submission of relevant reports thereof
Monitor and review overall cash position held by the bank and to ensure that appropriate insurance covers are in place at all times.
Review all SWIFT transactions for any unusual items, paying attention to potential risk of fraud and money laundering.
Requirement:
Key Attributes
Good communication skills
People Management
Planning and organising abilities
Problem solving and analytical skills
Sound decision making abilities
Good presentation skills
Requirements
Business related degree preferably in Finance
Professional banking qualifications
At least 10 years experience, of which 5 years should be in a managerial role.
Analytical, computer skills.
Knowledge and use of Flexcube operating system is an added advantage
How to apply:
The application should be sent to the Human
Resources department, Imperial Bank Uganda
Limited, Plot 6 Hannington Road. P.O. Box 36206,
Kampala.
Envelopes should be clearly marked with the position applied for. Deadline is 7th January at 12:00 noon.
