Chief Risk Officer

Full time @United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya posted 15 hours ago in Business and Finance
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  • Post Date : August 1, 2026
  • Apply Before : August 15, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  8 Years +
  • Industry  Finance/Banking
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) serves as the strategic custodian of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This role is accountable for anticipating, evaluating, and mitigating the full spectrum of strategic, operational, market, credit, and IT/cyber risks inherent in the Bank’s business models, systems, and external operating environment. By balancing robust risk governance with commercial growth, the CRO drives a resilient risk-aware culture, provides decision-support advisory to the executive leadership team, and ensures total alignment with evolving banking laws and regulatory mandates.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education

  • Minimum education level: First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline
  • Postgraduate degree/MBA and/or Professional qualification in accounting, e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, desirable

Experience

  • Minimum experience: At least 8 years banking experience; 5 years in a leadership capacity

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