Senior Specialist; Operational Risk MIS & Data Analytics at NMB Bank Plc – September 2026

NMB Bank Plc is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Senior Specialist; Operational Risk MIS & Data Analytics in Dar es Salaam. This full-time opportunity is suitable for candidates with strong experience in operational risk, risk data analysis, internal audit, enterprise risk management, or related areas within the banking and financial services sector.

The successful candidate will support the implementation of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework by identifying, assessing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting operational risks. The role combines operational risk management with data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, ESG and climate-related risk monitoring, and engagement with business units and senior risk governance forums.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support business units in creating, maintaining, and enhancing Risk Registers.
• Facilitate the identification, establishment, and calibration of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Analyze and validate KRI results and ensure control improvements are reflected in Risk Registers.
• Analyze, reconcile, and validate operational loss data.
• Monitor remedial action plans and validate their closure to prevent recurrence of risk events.
• Coordinate and track remedial actions arising from RCSAs, risk events, KRIs, and other reviews.
• Escalate significant operational risk issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework, policies, and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with operational risk management requirements for identifying, assessing, controlling, monitoring, and reporting risks.
• Support the identification and assessment of sustainability and climate-related financial risks.
• Contribute to integrating ESG risk factors into operational risk assessments, Risk Registers, and RCSAs.
• Monitor and analyze climate-related operational loss events and contribute to appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Aggregate, analyze, and interpret operational risk data, including RCSA outcomes, KRIs, risk events, issues, and loss data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated management information reports for key stakeholders.
• Prepare risk information for Management and Board-level risk governance forums.
• Conduct trend and root cause analysis to identify systemic risk issues and provide actionable insights.
• Support risk appetite monitoring by tracking key metrics and identifying breaches.
• Track and report ESG-related operational risk indicators, including climate events, environmental compliance breaches, and reputational risks.
• Contribute to dashboards and reports covering climate risk exposure and sustainability metrics for risk committees and regulators.
• Advise business units on operational risk identification, assessment, and mitigation practices.
• Collaborate with business units to develop effective risk mitigation plans.
• Provide subject matter expertise on operational risk policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct awareness and training sessions to promote a strong risk culture.
• Assist in aligning internal practices with regulatory expectations and ESG and climate risk governance best practices.
• Collaborate with ESG, Sustainability, and Risk Policy teams to strengthen climate resilience and sustainable risk culture.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in business studies is an added advantage.
• At least four years of relevant experience in operational risk, internal audit, enterprise risk management, or risk data analysis within the banking or financial services sector.
• In-depth understanding of operational risk principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Good knowledge of end-to-end banking processes, products, services, and their inherent operational risks.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment tools and techniques.
• Ability to extract, clean, analyze, and interpret operational risk data.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations relating to operational risk management.
• Working knowledge of risk management systems and tools.
• Understanding of internal control design, testing, and monitoring principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools is an added advantage.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of ESG, RCSAs, KRIs, loss event reporting, governance, and assurance reviews.
• Proven experience in data analytics, risk reporting, and the use of risk management systems and tools.
• Experience preparing reports and dashboards for senior management and governance committees.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk management standards such as Basel II/III.
• Risk certification(s) are an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the NMB Bank careers portal. Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates their operational risk, banking, data analytics, risk reporting, dashboard development, and relevant governance experience.

NMB Bank Careers Portal

The application deadline is 09 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee at any stage of the application or recruitment process.

Final Thought

The Senior Specialist; Operational Risk MIS & Data Analytics position offers an opportunity for an experienced risk and data professional to contribute to operational risk management within a major banking institution. Candidates who combine strong banking risk knowledge with data analytics, reporting, dashboard development, and regulatory understanding should consider applying before the deadline.