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Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer shall work under the supervision and guidance of the Risk Board Committee, with:

  • A functional reporting line to the Supervisory Board/Audit Committee; and 
  • An administrative reporting line to the Managing Director. 

Job Industry

Compliance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Affairs

Job Salary Currency

RWF

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Work diligently on assigned tasks and deliver results within the required timelines; 
  • Comply with instructions issued by the employer or authorized representatives; 
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and decisions governing cooperatives and microfinance institutions; 
  • Ensure proper custody and management of equipment assigned for work purposes; 
  • Respect working days, working hours, and professional conduct standards; 
  • Maintain confidentiality of institutional information and work-related matters; 
  • Provide required identification and administrative documents before commencement of employment; 
  • Adhere to the principles and rules governing ISN business activities; 
  • Develop and update the institution’s risk management strategy; 
  • Establish and regularly review the risk and capital inventory; 
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to Management, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, and BNR as required; 
  • Conduct risk assessments, risk measurement, and stress testing, particularly related to liquidity shocks; 
  • Define and monitor early warning indicators for institutional risks; 
  • Propose appropriate risk mitigation and risk steering instruments; 
  • Prepare risk management reports identifying major risks, mitigation measures, and recommendations; 
  • Support the implementation and strengthening of internal control systems; 
  • Continuously improve policies, procedures, practices, and control mechanisms to effectively manage institutional risks; 
  • Investigate potential violations of compliance policies, laws, regulations, and internal procedures; 
  • Advise Management on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, directives, rules, and standards governing cooperatives and financial institutions; 
  • Support Management in effectively managing institutional risks; 
  • Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions for staff; 
  • Prepare contingency plans for liquidity risk management; 
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, or Managing Director in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Compliance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Affairs Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration is highly preferred; Candidates with First Class or Upper Division qualifications are highly preferred; Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in Risk and Compliance within microfinance institutions, SACCOs, or banking institutions; or Two (2) years of relevant experience for candidates holding a Master’s Degree; Experience must be supported by certificates of service or recommendation letters from previous employers; Professional certification in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related field is an added advantage; Applicants must not be above thirty-five (35) years of age.

Application Process

Close Date

05/06/2026

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