Risk Control Unit Manager

About the role

The Risk Control Unit Manager will support business growth while maintaining a robust wholesale credit risk control framework. This role oversees post‑sanction activities such as facility letter generation, limit management, covenant monitoring and securities oversight for Absa Group in Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the live credit portfolio to ensure compliance with sanction terms and conditions.
• Generate facility letters, set up limits and process disbursements within agreed service level agreements.
• Maintain legal opinions, credit waivers and deferral approvals for any documentation deficiencies.
• Act as the technical reference for post‑sanction fulfilment and risk matters.
• Manage facility limits, excesses, cash margins, and security maintenance items.
• Produce regular management information and reporting on control and governance requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 36 months of experience in wholesale credit risk control or a related field.
• Strong understanding of credit sanction processes, limit management and covenant monitoring.
• Ability to communicate risk findings clearly to both senior and operational teams.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on maintaining portfolio quality.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading African banking group.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of wholesale credit products.
• Professional development through Absa’s career development portal.