
Lorna Mercy Aryatuhabwa
@lornamercyaryatuhabw
Risk Control Manager at ABSA BANK UGANDA LIMITED who co-developed a digital collateral-tracking system and cut verification time by 75%.
What I'm looking for
At ABSA BANK UGANDA LIMITED, I enforced post-sanction credit policies and risk assurance procedures across wholesale lending, aligned with Bank of Uganda requirements. I also developed risk reporting dashboards and served as Official Secretariat for the Risk Review Committee.
As Quality Control Officer, I co-developed and piloted a digital collateral-tracking system and re-engineered verification workflows, reducing turnaround time by 75%. I’ve also overseen documentation and asset verification for a corporate credit portfolio valued at over UGX 1 trillion, ensuring legal perfection of security.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Risk Control Manager
Absa Bank Uganda Limited
May 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Enforced post-sanction credit policies and risk assurance procedures across the wholesale lending division, aligning with Bank of Uganda regulations. Acted as second-line risk control partner, identifying and escalating risks, and served as Secretariat for the Risk Review Committee.
Acting Manager, Securities & Documentation Centre
Absa Bank Uganda Limited
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Managed operational risk and control infrastructure for the central securities unit, achieving 100% resolution of escalated compliance queries. Directed documentation and asset verification for a corporate credit portfolio valued at over UGX 1 trillion, ensuring 100% legal perfection of security.
Quality Control Officer
Absa Bank Uganda Limited
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Co-developed and piloted an internal digital collateral-tracking system, eliminating operational losses and documentation breaches. Re-engineered verification workflows, reducing turnaround time by 75% (from 14 days to 1 day) through digital tools and staff capacity building.
Securities Validation Officer
Barclays Bank Uganda
May 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 7 months)
Audited legal and operational loan documentation, enforcing zero-error data standards that improved data integrity and audit readiness. Acted as primary liaison with external legal counsel and valuers to validate authenticity and regulatory perfection of security instruments.
Education
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Unicaf University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2021 -
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a general focus, expected to complete in 2026.
Coursera
Certificate in Business Analysis and Process Management, Business Analysis
Completed a certificate in Business Analysis and Process Management.
Coursera
Certificate in Investment Risk Management, Investment Risk Management
Completed a certificate in Investment Risk Management.
Uganda Institute of Bankers and Financial Services
Certificate in Credit Management, Credit Management
Completed a certificate in Credit Management.
Goa University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.
Insurance Institute of Uganda
Certificate in Insurance Proficiency, Insurance
Completed a certificate in Insurance Proficiency.
Mitech Institute of Computer Applications
Diploma in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed a diploma in Computer Applications.
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