FINCA Tanzania is hiring a Head of Risk Management and Compliance in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This is a full-time senior-level opportunity for an experienced professional with at least 7 years of practical banking and/or microfinance experience in areas such as risk management, credit, audit, operations, compliance, or internal controls. The application deadline is October 18, 2026.
Key Information
Company: FINCA Tanzania (FINCA Impact Finance)
Department: Corporate Risk Management
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Government jobs listingsClosing Date: October 18, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Risk Culture & Strategy: Promote a strong risk culture; assist Management in developing the Risk Appetite framework and align risk strategies with evolving market trends, laws, and Central Bank guidelines.
Policy Oversight & Governance: Oversee and enforce risk management policies, set internal control tools, and ensure full compliance with the FINCA Internal Control Manual and organizational charters.
Incident & Fraud Management: Lead timely investigations into compliance issues and fraud incidents; enforce strict AML/KYC directives and implement fraud prevention strategies.
Product & Third-Party Risk Assessment: Evaluate inherent risks associated with new financial products, operational procedures, and third-party vendor relationships.
Control Activities & Reporting: Monitor corrective action plans addressing internal/external audit findings; prepare detailed quarterly risk reports for subsidiary management and Board committees.
Regulatory & Branch Reviews: Conduct periodic reviews of branch operational and credit processes; evaluate regulatory documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and build capacity among Risk Management and Internal Control staff, fostering continuous professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field (an advanced/graduate-level degree is highly desirable).
Certifications: Additional professional qualification or certification in Risk Management, AML/KYC compliance, or Internal Controls is preferred.
Work Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of practical banking and/or microfinance operations experience across credit, audit, operations, risk management, or internal controls.
Leadership Experience: Proven track record in team leadership, managing projects, or leading cross-functional/virtual teams.
Core Competencies & Skills
Risk & Control Frameworks: Deep understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and internal control systems (e.g., COSO framework).
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Exceptional capability to translate complex operational and market data into strategic risk insights.
Business Acumen & Strategy: Strong grasp of financial business models to set realistic risk tolerances and support business growth safely.
Communication & Executive Presence: Superior executive writing, reporting, and verbal communication skills in English; ability to engage effectively with Board members and senior executives.
Mobility: Willingness and availability to travel as required by operational needs.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates interested in joining FINCA Tanzania should submit their application materials online or before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline: October 18, 2026
