Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC is a leading pan-African financial services institution with a global footprint. We have a clear purpose to be a role model for African businesses by creating superior value for all our stakeholders.

The Credit Risk & ESG Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating credit and enterprise-wide risks while integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into the organization's risk management framework.

The role supports the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices across the Bank, ensuring that credit exposures, operational risks, compliance obligations, and ESG risks are effectively managed in line with the organization's risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Sustainability, or related discipline. Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM, or ESG certification are advantageous.

Experience needed

3–5+ years of experience in credit risk, enterprise risk management, or financial risk analysis.

Familiarity with ERM frameworks and ESG risk management practices.

• Identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating credit and enterprise-wide risks while integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into the organization's risk management framework.
• Supporting the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices across the Bank, ensuring that credit exposures, operational risks, compliance obligations, and ESG risks are effectively managed in line with the organization's risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

• Credit risk analysis
• Enterprise risk management
• ESG risk management practices
• ERM frameworks

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM, or ESG certification are advantageous.