AB Bank is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Head of Risk.

The Head of Risk will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide risk functions, including credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, AML, and information security risk.

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• Provide strong leadership and manage people across risk, compliance, AML, and information security functions.
• Provide Integrity and independent judgement in identifying, assessing, and escalating risk.
• Provide strategic, analytical thinking and manage enterprise-wide risks.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:

• At least 5 years of work experience in a financial context.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and/or Branch Management (manager and/or coordination.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide risk functions, including credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, AML, and information security risk.
• Demonstrated capability in risk identification, measurement, monitoring, control, and reporting, in line with BoZ prudential guidelines and Basel principles.
• Strong experience engaging with regulators, Board Risk Committees, Executive Management, and external stakeholders, including auditors and development partners.
• Established track record in advisory, analytical, and project-based risk roles, including leading or supporting bank-wide risk initiatives and governance frameworks.
• Good fluency in English and willingness to perfect verbal and written communication skills.
• University Degree in Business Banking, Finance, Economics or related fields. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.