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).

Risk Officer