SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited, a Christian based MFI regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:-
Risk Manager
RM/1/HRD/2011
A member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the Board of Directors and with administrative dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing the risk management framework which involves risk identification, assessment and development of risk management controls.
The position is based in Nairobi with occasional travel within the country.
Key Responsibilities Risk Manager
RM/1/HRD/2011
A member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the Board of Directors and with administrative dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing the risk management framework which involves risk identification, assessment and development of risk management controls.
The position is based in Nairobi with occasional travel within the country.
- Developing, reviewing and implementing risk management policies.
- Developing and implementing statistical and mathematical models for identifying, measuring and prioritizing risks
- Providing information and advice to on the risk exposures in the internal and external environment
- Participating in the development, implementation and management of internal systems, policies and procedures for effective risk management
Qualifications and competencies
- University degree in a quantitative business-related field of study MBA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, and CISA will be an added advantage
- Demonstrable analytical skills and aptitude for details
- Knowledge in the use of accounting packages, programming in Visual Basic, knowledge in banking systems such as eMerge or T24 software
- Demonstrate competence in implementing enterprise risk management with focus on Credit, Liquidity, Market, Operational and Strategic risks
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- At least 5 years experience, 3 of which the applicant was a Risk Manager or Risk Analyst in a busy financial operation.
- Aged between 30 and 40 years
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 10th August, 2011.
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 10th August, 2011.
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