Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.
Master's Degree and/or Professional certifications such as FRM, CRISC, CFE, CPA/ACCA are an added advantage.
Should have a minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or financial management, preferably within a regulated financial institution. Five of these, should have been at a Senior Leadership or Managerial role.
Technical Competencies
Should have a strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (COSO, ISO 31000), Basel II & III requirements, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks, Credit risk assessment and portfolio analytics, Operational risk tools, including RCSA, KRI, and loss event databases, Regulatory frameworks applicable to microfinance and banking in Kenya.
Must have relevant experience working with regulators, external auditors, and Board committees.
Should have proficiency in risk reporting, data analysis, and use of risk management systems (e.g., Audit Board, risk dashboards, BI tools).
Leadership and Behavioural Competencies
Strong ethical grounding and ability to live and model Christian values in leadership.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence senior leadership and engage effectively with the Board.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, actionable insights.
Demonstrated ability to build a strong risk culture and lead cross-functional teams.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
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