• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from a recognized University.
  
• Financial Risk Management Certifications (FRM, CFA, FRR, ACI) preferred.
  

• 1–3 years’ experience in Market Risk within a bank or financial institution.
  
• Understanding of CBK Prudential and Risk Management Guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
  
• Exposure to Credit, Treasury, Global Markets, or Branch Operations is an added advantage.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  

5. Competencies

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
  
• Integrity and Professional Competence: High ethical and professional standards.
  
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  
• Innovation: Ability to improve processes and solutions.
  
• Initiative: Self-driven with minimal supervision.
  
• Adaptability: Open and responsive to change.
  
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  

1) Enterprise Risk Management implementation through:

• Support implementation and periodic review of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework covering Credit, Market, Liquidity, Project, and ESG risks.
  
• Review risk events and follow up on mitigation actions.
  
• Review and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) aligned to the Bank’s risk appetite.
  
• Maintain and update the Credit, Market, Liquidity, Project, and ESG Risk Registers.
  

2) Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis & Valuation Modelling:

• Support the development and review of the stress testing framework, scenario analysis, and capital modelling, including climate risk stress testing.
  
• Conduct monthly Credit, Liquidity, and Market Risk stress tests and analyze results.
  
• Perform monthly GAP analysis for Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk
  
• Develop and enhance valuation and risk models (e.g., Value at Risk (Var), Sensitivity Analysis) and present findings to MRCC and ALCO for review and adoption.
  
• Contribute to forward-looking climate and transition risk scenario analysis in line with sustainability disclosure requirements.
  

3) Risk Assessments & Monitoring:

• New Product and Process Risk assessments.
  
• Review and monitor ALM controls, policies & limits.
  
• Monitoring of risk indicators against the Bank’s various risk appetites.
  

4) Reporting and Regulatory Enforcement:

• Support Market & Credit Policy reviews and governance updates.
  
• Check and ensure the adequacy between the Bank’s practices and regulatory requirements (Basel II and various Risk guidelines).
  
• Preparation of reports (daily, weekly monthly, quarterly and Board as required).
  
• Prepare dashboards, management and regulatory reports (IFRS 9 model analysis, ICAAP Model, Counterparty reviews).
  

5) ESG & Climate Risk

• Support implementation of ESG and Climate Risk frameworks
  
• Assist in integration into risk management processes and risk reporting as required.
  
• Monitor ESG regulatory developments.
  

6) Market Research:

• Daily scanning of Market information (Regulators, Securities Markets & General Information).
  
• Ensure the Bank’s alignment to best practice and global standards.
  

7) Co-operation/Liaison with the Other Teams:

• Monthly follow up for implementation of risk matters.
  
• Attend other risk related committee meetings and ad-hoc Project committee meetings.