Non-Financial Risk Officer Job Vacancy at Akiba Commercial Bank Plc, Dar es Salaam July 2026

NON-FINANCIAL RISK OFFICER

AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK PLC

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• POSITION: NON-FINANCIAL RISK OFFICER

• BASED IN: DAR ES SALAAM

• HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV to recruitment@acbbank.co.tz

• CLOSING DATE: 3rd AUGUST 2026, 5:00 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW

The jobholder is responsible for supporting the independent oversight and management of the Bank’s Non-Financial Risk profile—covering operational failures, technology/cyber threats, compliance breaches, ESG factors, and reputational risks. The role assists in ensuring the Bank operates within its Risk Appetite while maintaining resilience against non-financial disruptions through effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.

THE ROLE

• Leads the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks from internal failures, human errors, and external events.

• Oversees the Risk Control Self-Assessment process, ensuring business units conduct assessments, and challenges the quality of their risk evaluations.

• Investigates loss events and near misses to determine root causes, recommends corrective actions, and maintains a loss event database.

• Reviews IT infrastructure, data security, and vendor risks, collaborating with IT to ensure vulnerabilities are promptly remediated.

• Coordinates the testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans to maintain operations during disruptions.

• Monitors Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), conducts scenario/stress testing, and prepares comprehensive risk reports for management and the Board.

• Identifies reputational threats from operational or conduct-related issues and advises business units on mitigating reputational exposure.

• Ensures adherence to local laws (e.g., BOT) and global standards (e.g., Basel, AML), reviewing new products for compliance and regulatory risks.

• Reviews SOPs and internal controls, recommends improvements, and maintains the operational risk register.

• Promotes risk awareness through training and integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the risk framework.

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, IT, or a related field, with a professional risk certification and minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Practical knowledge of risk methodologies (RCSA, KRIs, Scenario Analysis) and Basel II/III operational risk standards.

• Understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and data privacy regulations.

• Detailed knowledge of local financial services, BOT regulatory requirements, and broader Bank policies.

• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting standards.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and data analysis skills, with exceptional MS-Excel proficiency.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong business acumen; organizational ability with prioritization skills; high integrity and accountability; “challenger” mindset to constructively challenge business decisions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your CV through below email address not later than 3rd August 2026.

• Email: recruitment@acbbank.co.tz

• Toll Free: 0800 750 336

• Website: www.acbbank.co.tz

• WhatsApp Channel: Akiba Commercial Bank Plc