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
