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Non-Financial Risk Officer
Organization: Akiba Commercial Bank Plc
Based in: Dar es Salaam
Job Overview
The jobholder is responsible for supporting the independent oversight and management of the Bank’s Non-Financial Risk profile—covering operational failures, technology/cyber threats, compliance breaches, ESG factors, and reputational risks. The role assists in ensuring the Bank operates within its Risk Appetite while maintaining resilience against non-financial disruptions through effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Leads the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks from internal failures, human errors, and external events.
Oversees the Risk Control Self-Assessment process, ensuring business units conduct assessments, and challenges the quality of their risk evaluations.
Investigates loss events and near misses to determine root causes, recommends corrective actions, and maintains a loss event database.
Reviews IT infrastructure, data security, and vendor risks, collaborating with IT to ensure vulnerabilities are promptly remediated.
Coordinates the testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans to maintain operations during disruptions.
Monitors Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), conducts scenario/stress testing, and prepares comprehensive risk reports for management and the Board.
Identifies reputational threats from operational or conduct-related issues and advises business units on mitigating reputational exposure.
Ensures adherence to local laws (e.g., BOT) and global standards (e.g., Basel, AML), reviewing new products for compliance and regulatory risks.
Reviews SOPs and internal controls, recommends improvements, and maintains the operational risk register.
Promotes risk awareness through training and integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the risk framework.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, IT, or a related field, with a professional risk certification and minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Practical knowledge of risk methodologies (RCSA, KRIs, Scenario Analysis) and Basel II/III operational risk standards.
Understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and data privacy regulations.
Detailed knowledge of local financial services, BOT regulatory requirements, and broader Bank policies.
Familiarity with ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting standards.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and data analysis skills, with exceptional MS-Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong business acumen; organizational ability with prioritization skills; high integrity and accountability; “challenger” mindset to constructively challenge business decisions.
Application Instructions
Please submit your CV through the email address below not later than 3rd August 2026.
Email: recruitment@acbbank.co.tz
Closing date: 3rd August 2026, 5:00 PM
Organization: Akiba Commercial Bank Plc
Based in: Dar es Salaam
Job Overview
The jobholder is responsible for supporting the independent oversight and management of the Bank’s Non-Financial Risk profile—covering operational failures, technology/cyber threats, compliance breaches, ESG factors, and reputational risks. The role assists in ensuring the Bank operates within its Risk Appetite while maintaining resilience against non-financial disruptions through effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Leads the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks from internal failures, human errors, and external events.
Oversees the Risk Control Self-Assessment process, ensuring business units conduct assessments, and challenges the quality of their risk evaluations.
Investigates loss events and near misses to determine root causes, recommends corrective actions, and maintains a loss event database.
Reviews IT infrastructure, data security, and vendor risks, collaborating with IT to ensure vulnerabilities are promptly remediated.
Coordinates the testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans to maintain operations during disruptions.
Monitors Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), conducts scenario/stress testing, and prepares comprehensive risk reports for management and the Board.
Identifies reputational threats from operational or conduct-related issues and advises business units on mitigating reputational exposure.
Ensures adherence to local laws (e.g., BOT) and global standards (e.g., Basel, AML), reviewing new products for compliance and regulatory risks.
Reviews SOPs and internal controls, recommends improvements, and maintains the operational risk register.
Promotes risk awareness through training and integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the risk framework.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, IT, or a related field, with a professional risk certification and minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Practical knowledge of risk methodologies (RCSA, KRIs, Scenario Analysis) and Basel II/III operational risk standards.
Understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and data privacy regulations.
Detailed knowledge of local financial services, BOT regulatory requirements, and broader Bank policies.
Familiarity with ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting standards.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and data analysis skills, with exceptional MS-Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong business acumen; organizational ability with prioritization skills; high integrity and accountability; “challenger” mindset to constructively challenge business decisions.
Application Instructions
Please submit your CV through the email address below not later than 3rd August 2026.
Email: recruitment@acbbank.co.tz
Closing date: 3rd August 2026, 5:00 PM