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Equity bank Tanzania limited he's a commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Tanzania. The bank’s purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. Equity Bank Tanzania easy subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, with banking subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo(DRC). Currently, the bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below
 
Head of Risk & Compliance
Reporting to the chief risk officer(CRO) the holder of this position will support the CRO inserting strategically management division and be charged with the responsibility of delivering the strategy with exceptional leadership skills, network of internal and alliances and highly developed business skills.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Establish quantitative metrics for market and asset liability management(ALM) risk across the group on Treasury and finance
Coordinate with credit risk and market risk analytic heads to develop regional and market-based models of risk.
Undertake quantitative internal capital adequacy/Assessment Process in relation to market risk
Lead in the creation of macroeconomic market risk models to forecast prospective impacts and creates a framework for operational risk assessment in line with banks operational and strategic expansion plans
Lead in the creation of country-level market/ALM analytics and devise market analyst architecture as well as a portfolio-based framework for measuring market risk and ALM exposure
Work with credit risk and operational risk analytics head to aggregate exposure(using existing metrics) for enterprise risk management
Oversee the management and further improved/develop the Bank’s risk register
Lead in design of a quantitative, internal operational risk ratings and management framework
Support the CRO in establishing two-way communication of risk within and outside the business
Lead in the creation or adopt automated platform for analytics that interact with existing systems
Lead in the undertaking of quantitative internal capital adequacy assessment process in relation to operational risk
Support credit decision-making through ongoing development of decision making tools

Candidates Qualifications, Knowledge and experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Investment or Economics related field
A postgraduate degree and/or qualification such as Masters of  Business Administration(MBA) or professional risk qualifications will be an added advantage
Minimum  10 years relevant experience in progressive positions in risk management
Proven ability to pursue and secure corporate finance transactions in the corporate and public sector
Experience in execution of depth capital market transactions including section of target banks, book building,negotiation of documentation, and closing arrangements
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Sound understanding of regional legal, tax, regulatory rules in the capital markets area

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability is to meet their criteria given above, please submit your application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae quoting the job in the subject to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz by Saturday June 16th  2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace