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Awash Capital S.C – Investment Bank

Awash Capital Addis Ababa
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Role description

Awash Capital S.C invites qualified applicants for the following job positions.

Awash Capital S.C. is a licensed investment bank operating in Ethiopia’s capital market and a trading member of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). The company provides investment banking and advisory-related financial services within Ethiopia’s regulated financial sector.

Position: Risk Management Officer

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Management, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in risk management, internal control, or audit in financial services, preferably in capital markets or banking.
  • Professional risk management certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, or CISI Risk in Financial Services) is an advantage.
  • Experience with risk registers, RCSA, KRI monitoring, incident management, or business continuity planning is desirable.
  • Sound knowledge of the Capital Market Proclamation, ECMA directives (including prudential requirements), and the ESX Rulebook.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks (ISO 31000/COSO) and trading, clearing, and settlement processes.
  • Understanding of business continuity, operational resilience, and information security/technology risk fundamentals.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • High integrity, independence, sound judgement, and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.

Job Summary:

The Risk Management Officer will implement the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management framework across all business lines, identify, assess, monitor, and report risks, test the effectiveness of controls, manage incidents, coordinate business continuity arrangements, and ensure compliance with the Company’s risk appetite and ECMA prudential requirements.

Location: Addis Ababa

Vacancy Number: AC/0010/2026

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026