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Senior Manager; Operational Risk

Oct 12, 2026 - 15:55
Oct 12, 2026 - 17:21
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NMB Bank Plc Head Office, Hq Full-time
Senior Manager; Operational Risk

Job snapshot

Senior Manager; Operational Risk role at NMB Bank Plc. The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in Head Office, Hq.

RoleSenior Manager; Operational Risk
EmployerNMB Bank Plc
LocationHead Office, Hq

NMB Bank Plc runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

Making sure compliance with for on this listing this vacancy established frameworks and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role as covered here as covered here effective for this vacancy operational risk management over the Bank.

Providing insights and in in the advertised role on this listing the for this vacancy advertised role recommendations as in the advertised role covered here on the as covered here Bank's on on this in the advertised role listing this listing operational risk profile and as covered here on this listing for this vacancy collaborate with as covered here business units to for for this vacancy this vacancy develop mitigation strategies.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to as covered here on this listing in on this listing the advertised role in for this vacancy the advertised role as as covered here covered here business units on this listing providing subject as covered as covered here here as covered here matter in the advertised role expertise on operational risk and in the advertised role on this listing helping them identify assess control risks.
  • Collaborate with in the advertised role as covered here on for this vacancy this listing ESG as on this listing covered here Sustainability Business Continuity Management for in the advertised role this vacancy Business Continuity for this vacancy Management Business Continuity Management (BCM) or as in the advertised role covered as covered here here Risk Policy teams to on this listing for this vacancy strengthen as covered here the banks climate resilience and in the advertised role sustainable risk culture.
  • Assisting in aligning internal practices with on this listing for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here as covered as covered here here regulatory expectations and for this vacancy on this listing best practices in on this listing in in as covered here the advertised role the advertised role ESG and for this vacancy on this listing climate for this vacancy risk governance e for this vacancy g BoT 2025 Guidelines as covered here NBAA Guidelines ISSB TCFD.
  • Providing routine status updates to on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role as covered here as covered here business for on this listing this vacancy units on in the advertised role risk management initiatives and in the advertised role as covered here on this listing progress and identify openings for improvement.
  • Providing guidance to in in the advertised role as covered here the for this vacancy advertised role business on as covered here this listing units on in the advertised role risk management policies and for as covered here this vacancy as covered here procedures and in the advertised role on this listing as covered here as covered here help in the advertised role ensure that they in the advertised role are being effectively implemented and adhered to.
  • Monitoring and remediate red and for this vacancy on this listing for as covered here this vacancy amber as as covered here covered here hot spots in the advertised role emanating on as covered on this listing here this listing from formal for for this vacancy this vacancy reviews senior management and in the advertised role as covered here governance forums.
  • Developing and for in the advertised role this vacancy maintain an operational on in for this vacancy the advertised role this in the advertised role listing risk management on on this listing this listing framework that aligns with in the advertised role in in as covered here the advertised role the advertised role industry best practices and for this vacancy regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with business units to in the advertised role for this vacancy as as covered here covered here develop in as covered here the advertised role risk for this vacancy mitigation strategies that align with for this vacancy as covered here for in the advertised role this vacancy for this vacancy the as covered here banks overall risk management framework.
  • Carrying out awareness and in for this vacancy the advertised role training in the advertised role workshops on climate and for this vacancy as covered here for as covered here this vacancy for for this vacancy this vacancy ESG as on this listing covered here risks as part of on this listing on this listing broader operational risk training.
  • Team Leadership.
  • Senior management to in in the advertised role the advertised role on on this listing this listing understand on in the advertised role this listing their operational risk profile and in the advertised role for for this vacancy this vacancy for this vacancy in the advertised role provide advice and in the advertised role for this vacancy for this vacancy guidance as covered here on risk management best practices This as well covers building and maintain strong relationships with as covered here business units and key stakeholders.
  • Providing strategic leadership and in the advertised role on this listing direction to as covered here in in on this listing the advertised role the in the advertised role advertised role the on as covered here this listing operational risk management function for as covered here this vacancy securing that it supports in the advertised role the on this listing on this listing bank's overall risk management strategy.
  • Developing and implement a simplified for as covered here for this vacancy this on this listing vacancy RCSA process for in the advertised role this vacancy that covers in the advertised role every key controls and for this vacancy as covered here on on this listing this listing emphasizes on this listing the assurance over fundamental and as covered here in the advertised role routine controls.
  • Foster a positive and for for this vacancy this vacancy as covered here collaborative in in the advertised role the advertised role team for this vacancy culture promoting open for as covered here this vacancy communication teamwork continuous improvement.
  • Making sure that the governance and in the advertised role on this listing in on this listing the advertised role in as covered here the advertised role on on this listing this listing control teams on this listing have the necessary skills and for this vacancy on this listing as covered here as covered here capabilities to as covered here perform their engagements that their work is in in the advertised role line with professional standards and best practices.
  • Risk committee meetings provide insights and on this listing for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here recommendations on on this listing this listing on the for this vacancy banks operational on this on this listing listing risk profile This as for in the advertised role this vacancy well covers represent the as covered here operational risk management function in for this vacancy for this vacancy senior level meetings.
  • Gathering and for this vacancy on this listing analyze for this vacancy routine performance metrics for in the advertised role this vacancy regarding the risk profile and as covered here in the advertised role as covered here on this listing on as covered here this listing use these metrics to in the advertised role for this vacancy drive as covered here the performance development of in the advertised role the governance and control teams and for this vacancy units under review.
  • Contribute to the development of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role in the advertised role as covered here on this listing on this listing on as covered here this listing dashboards for this vacancy or reports related to in on this listing the advertised role climate risk exposure and as covered here in the advertised role sustainability metrics for in the advertised role risk committees and regulators.
  • Risk Assessment, Analysis & Reporting.
  • Mentor and in in the advertised role on this listing the in the advertised role advertised role develop as in the advertised role covered here junior operational risk on in for this vacancy the advertised role this for this vacancy listing management staff providing guidance and for this vacancy in the advertised role on this listing support as needed.
  • Making sure that the operational risk for in the advertised role as covered here this as covered here vacancy management function is staffed with for this vacancy as covered here as covered here knowledgeable for this vacancy competent motivated individuals in for this vacancy the advertised role who are aligned with in on this listing the advertised role the on this listing banks overall risk management strategy.
  • Monitoring and evaluate the effectiveness of for this vacancy as covered here on as covered here this listing the as for this vacancy covered here banks risk mitigation strategies and as covered here in the advertised role workflows and for this vacancy make recommendations for on this listing as covered here improvements as needed.
  • Collaborate with business units to for this vacancy as covered here identify for this vacancy assess control operational risks and as covered here for this vacancy to for as covered here in the advertised role on this listing this vacancy develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Business Relationship Management / Advice & Guidance.
  • Data related to as covered here on this listing on in the advertised role this listing climate for on this listing this vacancy events environmental for this vacancy compliance breaches on this on this listing listing This as well covers track and in the advertised role on this listing in the advertised role on this listing report on key Environmental Social and for this vacancy in the advertised role Governance ESG related operational risk indicators reputational risks.
  • Risk assessments in for this vacancy the advertised role risk for this vacancy reporting risk mitigation strategies This as well covers facilitate risk related discussions and in the advertised role for this vacancy decisions.
  • The development and delivery of for this vacancy as covered here as covered here for for this vacancy this vacancy for as covered here this vacancy risk management policies and as covered here on this listing procedures on this listing This as well covers leading and on this listing facilitate risk related training and on this listing for this vacancy awareness programs for staff.
  • Carrying out routine risk assessments and on this listing as covered here risk reporting and in the advertised role on this listing on in the advertised role this listing provide insights and as covered here for this vacancy recommendations to for this vacancy as covered here as for this vacancy covered here the Head of as covered here on this listing Operational for this vacancy Risk on the for this vacancy banks operational risk profile.

Requirements

  • In depth knowledge of in on this listing in the advertised role on this listing the advertised role retail and as covered here in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy commercial banking offerings risk management tools and for this vacancy in the advertised role methodologies operational processes.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role as covered here on this listing on this listing on this listing on in the advertised role this listing risk for this vacancy management standards e for on this listing this vacancy g Basel for this vacancy II III on this in the advertised role listing COSO ERM ISO 310002008 King IV.
  • Advanced numeracy skills and for as covered here on this listing this vacancy expertise in for this vacancy in the advertised role for this vacancy Microsoft Excel is preferred.
  • Substantive experience in on this listing as covered here a on this listing financial support business or professional support firm.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and team leadership.
  • Related regulatory frameworks and in in the advertised role the advertised role as for this vacancy covered here legislation in for this vacancy the advertised role e g Basel for on this listing as covered here as covered here this for this vacancy vacancy 2 ISO for this vacancy 310002008 King IV COSO and in the advertised role others This as well on this listing covers advanced knowledge of risk principles processes techniques.
  • Certification in in for in the advertised role this vacancy the advertised in the advertised role role Professional on this for this vacancy listing Risk Management or a willingness to for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing on this listing obtain it.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in multiple parts of for this vacancy as covered here for as covered here this vacancy for for this vacancy this vacancy the as as covered here covered here risk management process like in for this vacancy the advertised role audit on this listing compliance regulation risk control operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in for in the advertised role this vacancy as covered on this listing here finance as covered in the advertised role here economics risk management or relevant field.
  • Solid grasp of on this listing as covered here operational risk frameworks for on this listing for this vacancy this on this listing vacancy ESG RCSAs on in the advertised role this listing KRIs loss as covered here as covered as covered as covered here here here event reporting governance and assurance reviews.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with as covered here on this listing in for this vacancy the advertised role the ability to for this vacancy as covered here engage as covered here staff at every levels Facilitation and as covered here for this vacancy team leadership skills.
  • Risk as covered here in the advertised role assessment auditing control design This as well covers strong risk management and for as covered here this vacancy control skills.
  • Minimum of 5 years of banking experience with in as covered here in the advertised role for this vacancy the advertised role a in as covered here the advertised role focus for this vacancy on risk management or audit.
  • IT proficiency covering Microsoft Excel and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing remaining data analysis tools.
  • Proven experience in on this listing on this listing as in the advertised role covered here a on in the advertised role this listing bank or on this listing a financial institution with for as covered here this vacancy as covered on this listing here a as covered here focus on risk management and control.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Proven track record of in the advertised role on this listing managing as covered here stakeholders at every levels and on this listing as covered here leading teams.
  • Extra related certifications like PRINCE2 FRM for for this vacancy this vacancy or Six Sigma is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and in the advertised role on this listing remaining data analysis tools.
  • Experience in preparing reports and for this vacancy in the advertised role for in the advertised role this vacancy dashboards for for for this vacancy this vacancy senior management and governance committees.
  • Expertise in analyzing and for this vacancy as covered here on on this listing this listing reporting as as covered here covered here on key areas of in the advertised role for this vacancy concern via as covered here the use of MI.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply via for this vacancy the NMB Bank Plc careers portal for on this listing for this vacancy this for this vacancy Senior Manager Operational Risk.

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Common questions

What role is open?
NMB Bank Plc is recruiting a Senior Manager; Operational Risk.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Head Office, Hq.
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Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the NMB Bank Plc site
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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 12, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
NMB BANK PLC,
HEAD OFFICE, HQ.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR SENIOR MANAGER; OPERATIONAL RISK

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Senior Manager; Operational Risk position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Senior Manager; Operational Risk. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to NMB Bank Plc | Head Office, Hq.

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Risk committee meetings provide insights and as covered here recommendations on the banks operational risk profile developing and implement a simplified as covered here R.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.

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