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Risk Management Officer – Awash Capital S.C. Vacancy 2026

Awash Capital S.C
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Accounting & Auditing Jobs in Ethiopia, Banking & Finance Jobs in Ethiopia, Management Jobs in Ethiopia

Awash Capital S.C. invites qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Risk Management Officer.

Awash Capital S.C. is a licensed investment bank operating in Ethiopia’s capital market and a trading member of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). The company provides investment banking and advisory-related financial services within Ethiopia’s regulated financial sector.

Job Overview

  • Position: Risk Management Officer
  • Vacancy Number: AC/0010/2026
  • Organization: Awash Capital S.C.
  • Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

Job Summary

The Risk Management Officer will implement the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across all business lines. The role involves identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting risks; evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls; managing incidents; coordinating business continuity arrangements; and ensuring compliance with the company's risk appetite and Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) prudential requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, Management, Economics, or a related field.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in risk management, internal control, or auditing within financial services, preferably in capital markets or banking.

Professional Certifications

  • Professional risk management certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CISI Risk in Financial Services are advantageous.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of the Capital Market Proclamation, ECMA directives, including prudential requirements, and the ESX Rulebook.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
  • Understanding of trading, clearing, and settlement processes.
  • Familiarity with risk registers, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring, incident management, and business continuity planning.
  • Understanding of business continuity, operational resilience, and information security and technology risk fundamentals.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Personal Competencies

  • High integrity, independence, and sound professional judgment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form using the link below.

Applicants are required to:

  1. Enter vacancy number AC/0010/2026 in the application form.
  2. Attach an updated CV.
  3. Attach relevant educational credentials.

Online Application Form:
https://forms.gle/D6k71qRJwJ72ySxQ9

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

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