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