Job Title: Manager
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following position in Risk Department
JOB TITLE: O/c Market and Credit Risk Section
JOB REF: RSK3.2
RANK: Manager
REPORTS TO: Head Risk Department
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and manage risk database for losses, near misses and abnormal gains bank wide in line with Basel II categorization.
Develop Market risk management tools such as Key Risk Indicators, Risk and Control Self-Assessment, risk dash boards, heat maps.
Proactively participate in training and coaching of bank staff in areas of Risk management.
Effectively identify market risk from within as well as from external factors and create mitigating systems and mechanisms.
Participate in the establishment and implementation of an integrated frame work for measuring and monitoring market risk across the bank.
Compiling pertinent analytical reports for Asset- and □abilities Committee (ALCO).
Carrying out pertinent research and keeping abreast of relevant developments (skills, techniques, concepts, etc) in the market risk realm.
Analyze term sheets from the strategic partners and ensure that a proper hedging mechanism has been put in place.
Monitoring the credit exposures of the Bank.
Provide pro-active oversight reviews to ensure that risk taking remains within limits set by Senior Management/ Board of Directors with any material exception to Risk Management policies and tolerances being reported to Senior Management/ Board of Directors.
Provide support to ALCO in building and implementing Asset and liability policies and procedures.
Ensure that the Bank has adequate contingency plans to identify Market risk stress situations ahead of time and measures to deal with such unusual situations in a timely manner.
Requirement:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A good undergraduate degree in any of the following fields; Statistics. Economics, Accounting & Banking from a reputable university.
Public Accounting qualification and or MBA.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 6 years experience in a Banking environment (with at least 3 years in management of Market and Credit Risk.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Sound knowledge of accounting and financial analysis, financial markets and products, credit analysis, banking operations and banking industry issues.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and sound knowledge of the macroeconomic environment and its impact on banking business and bank's target markets/ customers
Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
Excellent Interpersonal & networking skills.
Strong Communication skills.
High degree of Integrity & confidentiality.
Good Computer skills and knowledge is desirable.
AGE
Not above 40 years.
Experience: 6
How to apply:
Hand written applications must be accompanied by:
A detailed curriculum Vitae.
Copies of academic qualifications and professional training documents/certificates.
Three (3) letters from referees.
Note: Please indicate the Job reference on the top right hand corner of the application envelope. Applications should reach NOT later than Friday 29th June 2012 and be addressed to: Head Human Resource & Administration Department, Housing Finance Bank, Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo. P. O. Box 1539, KAMPALA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. HFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
