Risk Manager

Purpose Statement

• To actively influence and provide expert Risk Management oversight to relevant stakeholders where required, contributing to risk culture maturity, regulatory compliance and strategic risk mitigation, while enabling informed decision-making and sustainable business performance. As part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework implementation, provide 2nd line oversight over all aspects relating to Risk Management.

Experience

• 10yrs+ risk management in a senior role overseeing a large organizational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank.

Or

• As a risk specialist in a leadership role

• Industry experience of at least 6 years with banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy

• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives

• Experience of strategically leading, planning and managing risk initiatives across a large organisation

• Alignment of metrics, reporting and tactical objectives with strategy

• Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications

• Regulatory liaison and engagements

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk and Compliance or Law

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of Risk life cycle/value chain

• Expert knowledge of Risk Management best practice and regulatory frameworks/requirements

• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices

• Building and developing effective teams

• Risk management systems

• Business knowledge

• Governance and Risk Management principles

• Business products, processes, policies and systems

• Quality principles and practice

• Process-oriented management

• Internal risk metrics and approaches

• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance Frameworks

Skills

• Analytical Skills

• Commercial Thinking Skills

• Decision making skills

• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

• Leadership Skills

• Problem solving skills