Regulatory Compliance Specialist

The Development Bank of Rwanda is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s development goals. Over the last years, the bank has undergone substantial re-organization aimed at positioning it as an “innovative and sustainable provider of development finance for socio-economic impact”.

https://www.brd.rw

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.

The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2024-2028 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic development.

To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus areas:

Availing transformational finance.
Increasing green financing for a resilient future.
Driving scale and impact.
Fostering innovation and technology.

To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable development and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial sector.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender-responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Regulatory Compliance Specialist

1. Background Information
Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist		Job Grade: JG G- Specialist
Department: CEO’s Office-Compliance Unit
Reports to: Manager, Compliance
Direct Reports: N/A	Indirect Reports: N/A
2.      Contract Terms – Open-Ended
3.      Purpose of the Job
To ensure the Bank’s full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, directives, and supervisory requirements by overseeing accurate and timely regulatory reporting, monitoring regulatory developments, and coordinating effective implementation across the institution. The role strengthens regulatory risk management by tracking supervisory findings, maintaining a comprehensive regulatory obligation, and conducting due diligence on third parties and partners, while providing timely insights on compliance risk trends to support informed decision-making by Management and the Board.
4.      Main Responsibilities of the Job
Oversee timely and accurate regulatory reporting to authorities. Monitor and implement regulatory and legislative changes. Maintain regulatory obligations register. Track implementation of regulatory inspection findings. Conduct third-party and partner due diligence. Analyze regulatory risk trends and to the Manager compliance. Support regulatory inspections & examination. Advise on regulatory requirements. Coordinate compliance implementation across departments Lead periodic reviews of Bank policies and procedures to ensure full alignment with evolving regulatory requirements, and recommend updates to maintain compliance and best practice standards
5.      Performance indicators
Accuracy & Timeliness of regulatory submissions Ensure regulatory findings are closed within agreed timelines Ensure no regulatory breaches Timely Implementation of regulatory changes Completeness of regulatory obligations register Third-party & partner due diligence completion Ensure policies & procedures alignment Timeliness of Compliance reporting
6.      Working relationships
Internal: All departments and Units External: Regulators & Partners
7.      Professional, academic qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree Law, Finance, accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field. Professional certification in Compliance, Risk, or Banking (advantageous) Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in banking, or regulatory compliance environment
8.      Core competencies
Technical Skills Strong understanding of banking regulations and supervisory frameworks Ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements Regulatory risk assessment and monitoring Compliance risk identification and mitigation Governance, risk, and control (GRC) frameworks Policy drafting, review, and implementation Regulatory inspection preparedness and coordination Audit findings tracking and closure management Strong data analysis and regulatory reporting capability Ability to identify compliance trends and escalate risks Behavioral & Professional Skills High integrity and ethical standards Attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and stakeholder engagement Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability Proactive and proactive risk mindset

Application Guidelines:

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone. Please be informed that you will receive a notification pop up message after successfully uploading your application.

Only online applications shall be considered.

Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services of BRD.

Deadline for application: May 27, 2026.

The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for Interviews.

Done in Kigali, Wednesday May 15, 2026