United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya, a subsidiary of UBA PLC, a leading pan-African financial services institution with a global footprint, is recruiting for the following positions:
Legal Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
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.
Profile
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.
Chief Risk Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, Professional Certificate
Experience: 8 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
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
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the UBA Kenya website at www.ubakenya.com.
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