🚀 Driving Organisational Resilience through Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Data & Analytics and Strategic Leadership.

Senior Financial Services Professional

Sylver Kyeyune

Director Risk

MBA (Finance)
CPA
ISO 31000 Risk Manager Certified
Certified Cyber Security Specialist
Big Data & Data Analytics Certified

An accomplished solutions-oriented Financial Services Professional with over 19 years of professional experience, including more than 12 years at Senior Management level, specialising in Strategic Planning and Execution, Governance, Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Compliance, Big Data & Data Analytics and Cyber Security assurance.

Experienced in strengthening organisational resilience through effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and oversight, while supporting informed strategic decision-making and sustainable organisational performance.

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Sylver Kyeyune - Director Risk

Professional Snapshot

19+ Years

Professional experience across financial services, audit, risk management, governance and strategic leadership.

12+ Years

Senior Management experience in risk management, financial services and organisational leadership.

Enterprise Risk

Extensive experience designing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and risk-based governance.

Data & Technology

Big Data, Data Analytics, ICT Risk, Cyber Security, automation and technology-enabled control environments.

About Me

I am an accomplished solutions-oriented Financial Services Professional with over 19 years of professional practice, including more than 12 years at Senior Management level.

My experience spans Strategic Planning and Execution, Governance, Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Compliance, Big Data & Data Analytics and Cyber Security assurance.

I currently serve as Director Risk at Uganda Development Bank Ltd. I am responsible for the design and implementation of the Bank's Risk and Opportunities Management Framework through a mix of consultative and participatory approaches across the lines of defence.

Prior to my current role, I served as Head Risk Management at Pride Microfinance Ltd. (MDI) , one of Uganda's leading microfinance institutions by outreach, asset base and customer base and fully owned by the Government of Uganda.

I championed the establishment and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and supported the organisation in achieving strong regulatory outcomes and an A rating from international rating agencies.

My professional approach combines strategic thinking, strong governance, data-driven decision-making, effective internal controls, technology-enabled risk management and people development to support organisational resilience and sustainable performance.

Core Expertise

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks
  • Risk Identification & Assessment
  • Risk Mitigation & Monitoring
  • Risk Appetite & Reporting
  • Risk & Opportunities Management
  • Money Laundering Risk Assessments

Governance & Compliance

  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Anti-Fraud Controls
  • Policy & Framework Development
  • Combined Assurance

Strategic Leadership

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Strategic Business Alignment
  • Executive Advisory
  • Senior Management Leadership
  • Organisational Transformation
  • Business Innovation

Business Risk & Resilience

  • Business Continuity Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Operational Resilience
  • Business Impact Assessment
  • Crisis & Incident Management
  • Business Continuity Planning

Data & Analytics

  • Big Data & Data Analytics
  • Data Strategy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Credit Scoring Tools
  • Data Quality
  • Analytics-Driven Decision Making

Technology & Cyber Security

  • Cyber Security Assurance
  • ICT Risk Management
  • Information Systems Security
  • Core Banking Controls
  • ICT Security Controls
  • Technology Risk

Professional Experience

Uganda Development Bank Ltd.

Director Risk

November 2021 – Present

Responsible for the design and implementation of the Bank's Risk and Opportunities Management Framework through a mix of consultative and participatory approaches across all lines of defence.

Provides risk management leadership and oversight in support of strategic objectives, organisational resilience, governance, compliance and sustainable performance.

Pride Microfinance Ltd. (MDI)

Head, Risk Management

May 2013 – October 2021

Led the Risk Management function at one of Uganda's leading microfinance institutions by outreach, asset base and customer base.

Championed the design and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and supported strong regulatory and international rating outcomes.

Pride Microfinance Ltd. (MDI)

Manager Risk & Compliance

January 2012 – April 2013

Provided risk and compliance management support, strengthening organisational controls, compliance monitoring and risk-based management practices.

Pride Microfinance Ltd. (MDI)

Risk Analyst

October 2009 – December 2011

Supported risk identification, analysis, monitoring and reporting while contributing to the development of risk management and ICT security controls.

Pride Microfinance Ltd. (MDI)

Internal Auditor (Risk)

April 2007 – September 2009

Provided internal audit and risk assurance services, supporting effective internal controls, governance and risk management.

Ministry of Local Government – Central Office

Audit Assistant

October 2006 – March 2007

Supported audit activities, financial reviews and internal control assessment within the Central Office.

Noteworthy Achievements

Enterprise Risk Management & Governance

Championed the design and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Money Laundering Risk Assessments, Anti-Fraud Control Systems, Enterprise Business Continuity Management, Combined Assurance and Quality Assurance across business, ICT and administrative policies and procedures.

Contributed to back-to-back 'A' International Ratings in the last 10 years of the referenced period, alongside satisfactory regulatory ratings.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

Facilitated strategic planning sessions and nurtured a culture of strategic thinking and innovation.

Championed the establishment of an Innovation Hub in 2019 under the Executive Director's office.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Designed and implemented a Data Analytics Framework resulting in sound Credit Scoring Tools and Business Intelligence support systems.

The framework supported business scalability, efficiency enhancement and improved risk management.

Core Banking Assurance

Provided Quality Assurance oversight on implementation of Core Banking Assurance valued at approximately USD 2 million in July 2017.

Achieved improvements in data quality, systems scalability and sound systems security.

Business Innovation & Process Improvement

Undertook a number of value-adding business innovations, including the development of Business Intelligence rules for identifying suspicious transactions for Money Laundering.

Developed sniffing functionality for bad debts, enhancing delinquent recovery and generating an average improvement of approximately USD 85,000 per annum.

Anti-Money Laundering Automation

Contributed to AML automation that saved approximately USD 150,000 in 2016 .

Also supported auto-recovery functionalities that yielded an average of approximately USD 85,000 per annum since 2015.

ICT Security & Cyber Risk

Served as Chairman of the ICT Security Taskforce from 2009 – 2011.

Championed the design and implementation of ICT security controls in the Core Banking application. These controls were subsequently automated.

The organisation maintained zero ICT security breaches since 2010 according to the supplied professional profile.

Anti-Fraud Systems

Led the design and implementation of anti-fraud systems, contributing to significant reductions in fraud incidents.

Achieved 100% recovery for incidents investigated by the Risk Team since 2015 according to the supplied CV.

Coaching & Mentorship

Coached and mentored more than 15 Human Resources professionals over the last five years of the referenced period.

Mentees have progressed into managerial and senior leadership positions both within their employing organisation and in the wider market.

Digital Transformation & Delivery Channels

Provided risk management leadership for strategic initiatives that introduced three delivery channels:

Education, Certifications & Professional Development

Academic Qualifications

  • Master's in Business Administration (Finance)
    Makerere University – 2013
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
    Makerere University – 2006

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant – ICPAU / FM3292
  • PECB ISO 31000 Certified Risk Manager – 2015
  • Certified Cyber Security Specialist – 2020
  • Big Data & Data Analytics – 2018

Leadership & Management Training

  • Senior Management Leadership Development Programme
    Strathmore Business School, Kenya
  • Executive Coaching
    IFE Consults Ltd, Uganda
  • Diploma: Banking & Financing Strategies for the 21st Century
    Galilee International Management Institute, Israel

Professional Memberships

  • Associate Member – American Management Association
  • Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services
  • Associate Trainer – Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services

Community & Professional Leadership

Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services

Trainer of the Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services, contributing to professional development and knowledge transfer within Uganda's financial services sector.

Leadership & Mentorship

Experienced coach and mentor who has supported the development of professionals progressing into managerial and senior leadership positions.

Professional Associations

Associate member of the American Management Association and engaged in professional development across banking, risk management, leadership and organisational performance.

Professional Value

Strategic Thinking

Connecting enterprise risk management with organisational strategy, business objectives and sustainable growth.

Risk-Based Decision Making

Applying structured risk assessment, monitoring and assurance to support informed executive decision-making.

Technology & Innovation

Leveraging data analytics, automation and technology controls to improve efficiency, security and organisational resilience.

People Development

Building professional capability through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and collaborative leadership.

Professional Contact

I welcome professional connections and discussions around Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience.

📧 Email: skyeyune@udbl.co.ug

📧 Alternative Email: sdkkyeyune17@gmail.com

📱 Mobile: +256 758 880141

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