Group Director of Operational Risk

Recruiter:

Network International

Job Ref:

NWI002424/KHO

Date posted:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Location:

Kenya, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Group Director – Operational Risk for a Leading Pan-African Bank.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a seasoned operational risk leader ready to make an impact across the African continent? A prestigious Pan-African bank is seeking a Group Director of Operational Risk to champion the execution of its operational risk framework and strengthen risk governance across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and embed the group operational risk framework across the bank, focusing on scenario analysis, capital assessment, and MI reporting.
Act as a trusted second line of defense, driving risk identification, control assessments, and operational risk awareness.
Oversee risk event reporting, product risk assessments, key risk indicators, and risk training across all business lines.
Provide strong risk-based decision-making support to senior stakeholders.
Manage business continuity planning, outsourcing risk, and regulatory inspections.
Drive change and transformation in operational risk and build a robust risk culture aligned with international standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in operational risk management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
Must come from a strong banking background – Experience in financial services is non-negotiable.
Proven experience in managing risk governance, regulatory engagement, and internal/external audit processes.
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic risk oversight experience.
Hands-on knowledge in capital assessment methodologies, risk reporting, and analytics.

Qualifications:

University Degree (Risk, Finance, Business, or a related field).
Operational risk certifications will be an added advantage.

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