Senior Manager, Head of Risk, Compliance, and Policy (Senior Manager)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field.
  
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field will be an added advantage.
  
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIFA, FRM, or PRM will be an advantage.
  

Work Experience

• Ten (10) years’ experience in central banking, asset management, or treasury, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on risk, performance, or compliance.
  

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for risk, portfolio performance, compliance, and policy management of foreign reserves aligned with departmental and Bank objectives.
  
• Develop, oversee, and update comprehensive policies and frameworks for risk management, performance evaluation, and regulatory compliance related to forex reserves.
  
• Lead the design and implementation of risk appetite standards, and performance benchmarks to optimize portfolio management.
  
• Ensure robust monitoring and reporting of portfolio exposures, including credit ratings, interest rate and currency risks, and counterparty assessments.
  
• Supervise the analysis and reporting of foreign reserves performance to senior executives, policy committees, and investment committees.
  
• Coordinate compliance to audits, internal reviews, and adherence to central bank regulations, international standards, and operational guidelines.
  
• Advise senior management on reserves management strategies, recommending policy enhancements and operational improvements.
  
• Oversee research, development, and implementation of advanced analytical tools and frameworks to enhance risk and performance analysis.
  
• Represent the institution in policy dialogues, international forums, and engagements with external auditors, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies.
  
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering professional development, capacity building, and succession planning.
  
• Ensure effective operational management, resource allocation, business continuity, and comprehensive KYC compliance within the section.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director, Reserves Management.
  
• Any other assigned duties and responsibilities.