BRD Jobs: Enterprise Risk Manager & Credit Risk Analyst

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Career Opportunities at the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD)

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc – Rwanda's only National Development Bank – is executing an ambitious Vision 2050 agenda. After exponential growth, BRD seeks passionate risk professionals to strengthen its Enterprise Risk Management department. If you are ready to drive impact, foster innovation, and shape sustainable finance, these roles are for you.

Inclusion commitment: BRD promotes gender equality and disability inclusion. Qualified females and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: April 29, 2026 (only online applications considered).
Employment package: Highly competitive and attractive, open-ended contracts.

Enterprise Risk Manager

Department: Enterprise Risk Management Reports to: Chief Risk Officer Grade: JG E - Manager Contract: Open-ended

Purpose: Lead, oversee, and embed the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across BRD. Ensure all financial and non-financial risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in line with strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage departmental resources: staff performance, capacity building, work planning and execution.
• Lead risk governance and consolidated risk reporting (ICAAP, ILAAP, Risk Appetite Framework).
• Challenge risk assessments, drive mitigation actions, and oversee regulatory submissions.
• Set KPIs for the risk team, conduct performance reviews, and nurture talent.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar fields.
• Certified member of a professional risk association or institute (e.g., PRMIA, GARP, IRM).
• Fluency in English (excellent written and oral).
• Proficiency in Excel for finance and modelling, data analysis, presentation skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytic, problem-solving abilities, integrity, and team spirit.
• Substantial experience in enterprise risk management within a banking/financial institution (typically 7+ years).

Core and Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinking, leadership, people management, independent judgment.
• Accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, high ethical standards.

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Enterprise Credit Risk Analyst

Department: Enterprise Risk Management Reports to: Enterprise Risk Manager Grade: JG G - Specialist Contract: Open-ended

Purpose: Provide independent second-line oversight of credit risk across the full lifecycle – from origination to recovery. Focus on portfolio risk, early warning indicators, loss prevention, and ensure alignment with risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor sector, product, obligor, and concentration limits; perform stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Review credit risk ratings, risk mitigants, policy exceptions, and ICAAP contributions.
• Design and refine Early Warning Indicators (EWIs), watchlist governance, and remedial plans.
• Support IFRS 9 ECL calculations, back-testing of PD/LGD, and portfolio loss analysis.
• Prepare credit risk reports for CRO, management committees, and regulatory bodies.

Performance Indicators

• Process improvement and reporting TAT, stress testing coverage, data accuracy in Risk MIS.
• Regular validation of credit scoring, pricing models, and IFRS 9 assumptions.
• Capital utilization efficiency, documentation compliance, regulatory reporting.

Qualifications and Experience (Minimum)

• 5–7 years of similar credit risk function experience in a bank.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related.
• Professional certification: FRM, CPA, Certified ISO 31000, or recognized ERM certification.
• Certified member of a professional risk association/institute.
• Fluency in English, advanced Excel (finance modelling), data management and visualization skills (automated dashboards, basic scripting).
• Knowledge of banking law, regulations, and credit risk guidelines.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Classification and provisioning, collateral management, credit risk cycle, concentration monitoring.
• High ethical standards, planning and organizing, teamwork, innovation, problem-solving.

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How to Apply

Only online applications are accepted.

Official application process: BRD uses an online recruitment system. Please visit the official BRD career portal to submit your CV, cover letter, and credentials. Do not send applications to the inquiry email.

For inquiries only (not applications): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to: The Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services, BRD (via online system).

Apply on BRD Careers Portal →

If the link does not work, copy https://www.brd.rw/careers into your browser. Deadline: April 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I submit my application via email?

No. BRD only accepts online applications via their official recruitment portal. The email (recruitment@brd.rw) is strictly for inquiries.

2. What is the deadline?

All applications must be submitted by April 29, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

3. Are persons with disabilities encouraged to apply?

Absolutely. BRD is committed to disability inclusion and gender equality. Qualified candidates with disabilities and female professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

4. Is there an application fee?

No. BRD never charges any fees during the recruitment process. Beware of scammers.

5. When will I be contacted if shortlisted?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear back within 3–4 weeks after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

6. Can I apply for both positions?

Yes, if you meet the respective qualifications. Submit separate applications as per BRD portal instructions.

7. What is the work location?

Both roles are based at BRD headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. Primarily on-site/hybrid as per bank policy.

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Published: Kigali, April 16, 2026 | All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
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