Our client is a leader in the banking industry which aims at providing quality financial services to its customers. The Bank is seeking to engage the services of an experienced operational risk professional to assist in managing the banks risk. As a member of the team, the successful candidate who will be reporting to the Chief Risk Officer will play an active and critical role in implementing operational risk strategy and the delivery of business results.

Key Responsibilities

•  Define, plan, develop and implement policies and procedures framework for the management of operational risk across a wide range of activities in the Bank
•  Advise management in setting an operational risk appetite through the provision of regular reports, assessments and monitoring of corrective actions to ensure compliance to risk strategy
•  Identify, manage, strengthen and alert management systems, models, procedures and tools
•  Responsible for operational risk measurement and capital charge requirements
•  Evaluate the effectiveness of operational risk management to ascertain that legal obligations are met.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  An MBA in Finance/Banking/Business Administration/Management
•  A relevant professional qualification
•  A relevant first degree
•  A minimum of 7 years work experience particularly in delivering operational risk within a financial service environment

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•  Strong technical knowledge in evaluation, development and implementation of operational risks strategies
•  Detaited understanding of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies
•  In-depth understanding of the application of Basel II prudential guidelines
•  Ability to manage, coach and develop others in multi-cultural environment
•  Outstanding team player, capable of building effective relationships across functional units with engaging personality
•  Ability to develop and track key risk indicators in a Banking environment, and translate operational processes into control requirements
•  Must be able to develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans commensurate with the size and complexity of the Bank's operations.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services,
KPMG, Marlin House
117 Yiyiwa Drive,
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box 242, Accra

Or by email to:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 15 May,2013