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Risk Manager

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Organization
Aurum Afghanistan Financial Company
Location
Kabul, Afghanistan
Opportunity type
job
Salary
As Per Company Scale
Education
Bachelor
Experience
5-7 years
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Published
October 1, 2026
Vacancy reference
ARM55
Available positions
1
Work schedule
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Contract duration
Permanent
Contract extension
Yes
Probation period
Three Months
Eligible gender
Any
Eligible nationality
Any
Languages
Dari, English, Pashto
Professional fields
Governance, Risk Management
Travel required
No
Application method
Email

Deadline in 7 days

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Quick summary

Location: Kabul Country: Afghanistan Functional areas: Governance, Risk Management Education: Bachelor Work type: Full Time Contract: Permanent Gender: Any Probation period: Three Months Extendable: Yes Deadline: 2026-10-30 Full job details, requirements and the application form are available on the original listing page on Jobs.af.

Requirements: Education Bachelor’s degree in: Finance Economics Accounting Business Administration Risk Management Related field A master’s degree is an advantage. Experience Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in: Risk Management Banking Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) Financial Services Microfinance Compliance/Internal Controls At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred. Preferred Certifications Preferred professional certifications include:

Responsibilities: Enterprise Risk Management Develop and maintain the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. Identify and assess operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks. Maintain organizational risk registers and risk assessment reports. Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk trends. Conduct periodic risk reviews across departments.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV along with an updated cover letter to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Applicants must clearly indicate the vacancy number and position title in the subject line of the email. Aurum Afghanistan Financial Company reserves the right to conduct interviews prior to the closing date if deemed necessary.

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Overview

Location: Kabul

Country: Afghanistan

Functional areas: Governance, Risk Management

Education: Bachelor

Work type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Gender: Any

Probation period: Three Months

Extendable: Yes

Deadline: 2026-10-30

Full job details, requirements and the application form are available on the original listing page on Jobs.af.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in

Finance

Economics

Accounting

Business Administration

Risk Management

Related field

A master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in

Risk Management

Banking

Electronic Money Institutions (EMI)

Financial Services

Microfinance

Compliance/Internal Controls

At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.

Preferred Certifications

Preferred professional certifications include

FRM (Financial Risk Manager)

CAMS

CIA

CISA

ISO 31000-related training

Other relevant certifications

Technical Competencies

Enterprise Risk Management

Operational Risk Assessment

Internal Controls

Regulatory Compliance

Fraud Risk Analysis

Data Analysis & Reporting

Risk Reporting Frameworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical & investigative skills

Behavioral Competencies

Integrity and professionalism

Strong analytical thinking

Confidentiality and ethical conduct

Leadership and decision-making

Communication and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Independent judgment

Language Requirements

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto

Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

Develop and maintain the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.

Identify and assess operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.

Maintain organizational risk registers and risk assessment reports.

Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk trends.

Conduct periodic risk reviews across departments.

Operational Risk Management

Assess operational vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.

Review internal control effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Monitor incident reporting and operational loss events.

Coordinate risk assessments for new products, services, and processes.

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

Coordinate with Compliance Department regarding regulatory risk matters.

Support implementation of Da Afghanistan Bank regulatory requirements.

Assist in preparing risk-related regulatory reports.

Ensure risk management practices align with AML/CFT obligations.

Fraud Risk & Internal Control

Support fraud risk prevention initiatives.

Investigate control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.

Coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance teams on high-risk findings.

Promote fraud awareness and ethical conduct.

Reporting & Governance

Prepare monthly and quarterly risk reports for senior management and HRC/BOM.

Present significant risk exposures and mitigation plans.

Escalate critical risks to management promptly.

Support governance committees with risk analysis and recommendations.

Policy & Framework Development

Develop and update

Risk Management Policy

Risk Appetite Framework

Operational Risk Procedures

Incident Reporting Procedures

Risk Assessment Methodologies

Ensure periodic review and approval of risk-related policies.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management

Support business continuity planning (BCP).

Participate in disaster recovery and crisis response exercises.

Assess operational resilience risks.

Training & Awareness

Conduct risk awareness sessions for employees.

Promote risk culture throughout the organization.

Advice department heads on risk mitigation strategies.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV along with an updated cover letter to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Applicants must clearly indicate the vacancy number and position title in the subject line of the email. Aurum Afghanistan Financial Company reserves the right to conduct interviews prior to the closing date if deemed necessary. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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