# Risk Manager Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/risk-manager-2 Company: Agora Microfinance Zambia - AMZ Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Zambia, Lusaka Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-19 Expires: 2026-10-26 ## Job Description ### WE ARE HIRING! Position: Risk Manager Organisation: Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) Location: Lusaka, Zambia Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable Closing Date: 26 October 2026 ### About Agora Microfinance Zambia Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) is a rural microfinance company that operates under a non-deposit microfinance licence from the Bank of Zambia. Currently, the company works with some 150,000 clients in all provinces of Zambia through 40 branches and a staff of 500. The company aims to expand and strengthen its operations, with a long-term goal of further national reach, strong financial and social performance, and overall contribution to the Zambian economy and society. ### Job Purpose The Risk Manager (RM) will establish a strong and independent Risk framework in the Company. The position will play a vital role in confirming a strong culture of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation across all organisational functions. The role will support the business in enforcing risk management practices that ensure minimal financial loss. ### This will involve, amongst others, the following activities ### Key Responsibilities - Establish systems and processes for risk management, including setting up the department and developing relevant policies. - Establish a risk management framework that identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates organisational risks, including credit risk, operational risk, reputational risk, liquidity risk, and compliance risks. - Lead the establishment and enforcement of tools for assessment and monitoring, such as risk registers, risk control self-assessment, key risk indicators, stress testing, and scenario analysis. - Analyse risks associated with new products, new market segments, and partnerships. - Establish a high-quality team of risk officers that can continue strengthening the risk framework within the company. - As this is a Senior Management role, establish relevant relationships with respective departments. ### Qualifications and Experience - Master’s Degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field from a premier university. - Full qualified ACCA, CIMA or ZICA. - Paid-up member of ZICA. - At least five years of experience in data-driven analysis, of which at least two years should be in a financial institution. - Strong understanding of Risk Management in microfinance. - Significant levels of energy, ambition, and enthusiasm. - Strong, self-motivated leadership and supervision skills. - Excellent analytical skills as well as the ability to design efficient processes/procedures. - Excellent communication skills. ### How to Apply Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to: Email: recruitment@agoramicrofinance.co.zm Closing Date: 26 October 2026 The position is permanent and pensionable. Agora Microfinance Zambia is an equal opportunity employer. ## Requirements Apply by email: recruitment@agoramicrofinance.co.zm ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.