Risk Officer

A well established institution is seeking to employ a Risk Officer, to be responsible for the overall management of the risk team.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and assess risks across the Functions within the Institution.
• Analyse jurisdictional trends and internal trends to determine risk mitigating strategies required to meet the Institution’s strategic intents.
• Assist in the development of risk management tools including Key Risk Indicators and enhancing the risk scoring tool to determine the overall risk the Institution is exposed to.
• Draft reports and analyses of risk management nature.
• Draft risk management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regularly risk assessments and develop and maintain an effective risk response plan.
• Monitor and report on the Institution’s risk performance.
• Keep abreast with the industry's legislation and regulatory framework.
• Advise internally stakeholders on risk mitigation techniques.
• Liaise with the Functions of the First and Third Line of Defence within the Institution as well as with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• In possession of a first degree in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate degrees in risk management are not mandatory, but shall be considered an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience in a risk related area. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.
• Sound understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used to manage risk within an organization.
• Be able to establish an effective risk communication plan and a risk recording and reporting process.
• Possess a critical thought, excellent analytical and numerical skills and an eye for detail.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent ability to produce numerical and written reports for a varied audience.
• Ability to organise and present findings and recommendations in a constructive manner (both verbal and written).