Location: Kampala, Uganda
Department: Enterprise Risk Management
Reports to: Market Risk Manager
Job Reference: ERM/04/2026/02
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Market Risk Analyst will support the business in establishing and implementing middle office operational controls and market risk practices that enhance treasury efficiency and ensure compliance. The role will work closely with the Finance and Treasury teams to monitor market exposure, manage risk, and strengthen regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Market Risk Monitoring

• Perform stress and reverse stress testing across:

  • Liquidity risk

  • Foreign exchange risk

  • Strategic risk

  • Interest rate risk

• Assess the bank’s resilience under adverse financial scenarios.

• Monitor key market indicators including:

  • Foreign exchange rates

  • Lending rates

  • Central bank rates

  • Treasury bill and bond yields

Treasury & Liquidity Oversight

• Review aggregate cash positions across branches and central vault.

• Monitor compliance with cash reserve requirements.

• Analyze concentration risk among top depositors and borrowers.

• Ensure pricing of treasury products remains within approved market limits.

Policy & Compliance

• Review and update treasury and market risk policies.

• Monitor compliance with:

  • Counterparty limits

  • Dealer limits

  • Approval limits

• Brief management on central bank circulars and treasury-related regulations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare:

  • Daily market risk reports

  • Weekly reports

  • Monthly reports

  • Ad-hoc reports

• Provide analytical insights to stakeholders.

• Support regulatory submissions including:

  • ILAAP

  • ICAAP

  • Recovery plans

Operational Risk Support

• Oversee interbank deal confirmations and settlements.

• Review reconciliation items.

• Reconcile government securities with central depository records.

• Support revenue assurance and identify income leakages.

Training & Awareness

• Train branch teams on:

  • Treasury-related risks

  • Fraud prevention

  • Risk awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Finance

  • Business

  • Accounting

  • Related field

• Professional certifications such as:

  • FRM

  • ACI

  • CPA

  • ACCA
    are an added advantage

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a treasury-related environment

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of:

  • VaR

  • PV01

  • EVE

  • Liquidity risk principles

  • Capital adequacy frameworks

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Data analysis proficiency

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Attention to detail

• Ability to adapt in dynamic environments

How to Apply

Send your application cover letter, CV, and copies of relevant certificates in one PDF document to:

📧 recruitment@equitybank.co.ug

Use the Job Title or Reference Number as the email subject line.

Deadline: Friday, 24 April 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.