Overview

Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world’s smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading ‘Neobank’ for Africans.

To help us grow into a company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services to take control of their finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

Job Position: Operational Risk Loss Data & Business Continuity Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Descriptions

  1. To identify, assess and mitigate inherent and residual risks to acceptable limits as well as emerging risks in the business environment.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Collect and analyze operational risk loss data from across the bank, identifying trends, patterns, and key risk areas
  2. Prepare detailed reports on operational losses, risk exposures, and incidents for executive management, making recommendations for improvement.
  3. Conduct products and process risk identification/ assessment and prepare risk assessment reports
  4. Continuously monitor and assess the performance of products, identifying any emerging risks or vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions.
  5. Champion Business Continuity Plan (BCP) implementation to ensure continuity of critical operations during disruptions.
  6. Conduct Business Impact Assessments to identify and prioritize business functions that are critical to operations, ensuring effective recovery strategies.
  7. Ensure the BCP aligns with industry regulations (e.g., ISO 22301) and is regularly updated to meet changing requirements.
  8. Collaborate with IT teams to develop disaster recovery plans for critical systems and data, ensuring rapid recovery during system failures or cyber incidents.
  9. Conduct scenario analysis in line with the standards stated in the Scenario Analysis Framework at ORMC Meetings
  10. Perform environmental scanning and advise Management on risks to the Business, conduct research and propose new ideas to aid management of Op-Risk
  11. Prepare reports for MRC and BRMC presentations.
  12. Anchor ORMC meetings to promote risk management knowledge and culture among Risk Champions.

Job Requirements

  1. First Degree in numerate / Social sciences.
  2. Minimum of 2 years cognate experience preferably in the audit or banking industry
  3. Proficient knowledge of banking operations and product
  4. Good knowledge of operational risk management processes & techniques
  5. Good analytical skills
  6. Proficient knowledge of banking operations.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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