Operational Risk and Transaction Monitoring Deputy Manager

Operational Risk Management • Develop and maintain the Operational Risk Framework and related policies, encompassing: a) Third-Party Arrangement b) Business Continuity Management c) Operational Risk Management • Ensure compliance with allregulatory and Head Office requirements • Plan, execute, and document BCM tests, including reporting and follow-up on findings • Conduct periodic reviews of third-party arrangements to identify and mitigate risks • Maintain and update the call tree and risks indicators, regularly review of matric to enhance monitoring Transaction Monitoring • Systematically review and analyze customer transactions and account activity generated by the bank’s transaction monitoring system for potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, or other illicit activity. • Conduct thorough investigations of transaction monitoring alerts, which includes analyzing customer profiles, transaction patterns, and relevant external data. • Determine the legitimacy of alerted activity and decide whether to close the alert or escalate it for further investigation. • Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported documentation of your investigation and decision-making process. • Keep up-to-date with the latest money laundering and terrorist financing trends, schemes, and typologies. • Assist in the preparation of data and summaries for potential Suspicious Transaction Report filings. • Work closely with other internal stakeholders to resolve cases and share information. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Law or related field • Minimum 6 years’ experience in Operational Risk Management and/ or Transaction Monitoring roles • Strong familiarity with relevant risk frameworks and compliance processes • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within cross functional teams