Role Specification & Details
About Kray Microfinance Limited
Kray Microfinance Limited is a registered non-deposit-taking microfinance institution in Uganda dedicated to economic inclusion and enterprise growth. Operating through a multi-branch network spanning Central, Eastern, and Western Uganda, Kray provides tailored loan products, SME working capital, asset finance, and community micro-credit to empower entrepreneurs and rural households.
About This Role / Role Overview
The Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer is a core operational position at Kray Microfinance Limited, responsible for executing strategic responsibilities, maintaining high quality standards, and driving organizational success in Kampala. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement industry best practices, and contribute directly to the long-term mission and growth objectives of Kray Microfinance Limited.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- •Review contracts, loan agreements and security documentation; coordinate external advocates and track legal cases.
- •Maintain the risk register, compliance calendar and legal matters tracker.
- •Conduct branch reviews and monitor cash controls, lending procedures, customer due diligence and policy compliance.
- •Support AML/CFT, customer protection and data confidentiality controls.
- •Escalate incidents and material breaches, follow up corrective action and train staff.
- •Prepare clear weekly, monthly and quarterly risk and compliance reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
- ✓Bachelor of Laws and at least three years of relevant legal, risk or compliance experience, preferably in financial services.
- ✓Strong contract review, analytical and report-writing skills, with practical understanding of lending documentation and operational controls.
- ✓Integrity, discretion, independent judgement and willingness to travel regularly.
- ✓Relevant risk, compliance or AML/CFT training is an advantage.
- ✓Professional authorization is required for any reserved legal practice assigned to the role.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementOperational EfficiencyProject CoordinationReporting & AnalysisUganda Compliance
Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-11-06. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.