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Operational Risk Officer

Tropical Bank

Location

Kampala

Category

Operations

Job Type

On-site

Work Hours

Full Time

Deadline

11th March 2026

Job Description

Support the Senior Operational risk officer in developing and managing a robust Operational Risk management framework to Identify, measure, coordinate, and manage the Bank's Operational risk and ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Support in developing and implementing the operational risk management and incident reporting frameworks within the Bank, as per approved policy and regulatory requirements, and contribute to identifying, assessing, monitoring, and controlling operational risk.
  • Build operational risk cartographies, ensure that the business owns them, and promote risk culture within the bank.
  • Gather, identify, and review relevant operational risk data to be shared with other risk functions to facilitate monitoring operational risk within the Bank.
  • Monitor and manage exposure to market risks such as interest rate, foreign exchange, and investment risks.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce or manage identified operational risks.
  • Communicate the bank's operational risk management policies and procedures to all employees.
  • Monitor and track key risk indicators, prepare regular reports, and report to the Senior Operational Risk Officer.
  • Attend incidents timely as per approved policy while respecting regulatory requirements to contribute to identifying, assessing, monitoring, and controlling operational risk.
  • Keep pace with changes in the industry and developments in best practices in operational risk management.
  • Develop and maintain an incident management system to ensure that all incidents are reported to the Risk Management Department within 24 hours of the incident occurring or receiving the incident reports.
  • Lead the bank's response to risk events and crises, ensuring a coordinated and effective response. Conduct post-event analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future risk management practices.
  • Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, non-compliance of which shall be addressed as per the bank's disciplinary processes.
  • Any other duty as shall be assigned to you from time to time.

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of banking experience.
  • A strong understanding of banking processes and operations.
  • Ability to influence a culture of risk awareness in a bank.
  • Ability to lead and exercise authority through expertise and experience.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strategic and dynamic thinking.
  • Stakeholder and Relationship Management skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Neutrality and independence of judgment.
  • Team player.
  • Proficiency in English and any other local language, preferably Luganda, particularly for explanatory purposes to bank customers who do not understand English.

About Tropical Bank

Tropical Bank Limited (TBL) is a commercial Bank in Uganda, established in 1973 as the Arab Libyan Bank for Foreign Trade & Development. The bank is licensed by the Bank of Uganda (BOU), which serves as the country's central bank. Tropical Bank Limited – Kampala is a proud member of the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) network, which comprises approximately 50 subsidiaries and participations in 23 countries across three continents. Established in 1972, the LFB is wholly owned by the Central Bank of Libya, serving as Libya’s first offshore banking institution licensed to operate internationally. This extensive network enables Tropical Bank Limited to benefit from strategic collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives with its sister institutions under the LFB umbrella—enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to both regional and international client needs.

How to Apply

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If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application online by sending a cover letter, a detailed CV, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to the following email address: recruitment@trobank.com

 Application Deadline: 11th March, 2026

NOTE: Tropical Bank Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants wil be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability status Recruitment is strictly based on ment Offering, soliciting, or accepting any form of undue advantage during the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.


In accordance with the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019, Tropical Bank Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data collected during the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information solely for recruitment and employment purposes, and in compliance with applicable date protection laws. Your information will not be shared with unauthorized third parties and will be retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes.

 

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Job Overview

Status Active
Category Operations
Location Kampala
Job Type On-site

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