Vacancies at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya

JOB OBJECTIVE(S)

Reporting to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary, the Legal Officer plays a vital role in safeguarding the institution’s legal standing and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. This position is accountable for delivering expert legal advice, drafting precise legal opinions, and ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory compliance frameworks. Additionally, the role provides seamless administrative and strategic support to the Board and Company Secretariat, facilitating effective board management, governance administration, and high-level stakeholder alignment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:

• Minimum of Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Laws.
• Associate, Fellow, or Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) Kenya
• Active LSK Membership

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a bank/financial institution in a similar capacity.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) serves as the strategic custodian of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This role is accountable for anticipating, evaluating, and mitigating the full spectrum of strategic, operational, market, credit, and IT/cyber risks inherent in the Bank’s business models, systems, and external operating environment. By balancing robust risk governance with commercial growth, the CRO drives a resilient risk-aware culture, provides decision-support advisory to the executive leadership team, and ensures total alignment with evolving banking laws and regulatory mandates.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Minimum education level: First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline
• Postgraduate degree/MBA and/or Professional qualification in accounting e.g. CPA,ACA, ACCA desirable

Experience

• Minimum experience: At least 8 years banking experience; 5 years in a leadership capacity