The Risk Management Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the organization's risk management processes and programmes. The role will support the identification, assessment and mitigation of risks, monitor key controls, ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements, and provide management with timely reports and insights on risk exposures and emerging risks.
Job Details
Support and advice on policies, processes and procedures for managing operational risks in all of the Company's products, activities, processes and systems.
Identify, assess, map and priorities operational risks inherent in all existing and new products, activities, processes and systems before implementation.
Ensure that there are business continuity and crisis management plans in place to minimize losses in the event of severe business disruptions. Ensure periodic testing of the contingency plans.
Maintain and enhance the enterprise-wide process, methodology, data collection tools and provide communications and education on its proper use
Establish self-testing programs to be used for the validation of the operating effectiveness of internal controls that ensure adherence to laws, rules, and regulations
Periodically review the asset liability management (ALM) policies, liquidity policies and guidelines for the company.
Measure and manage the interest rate and price risks in the traditional mortgage activities of the Company, with oversight from the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO)
Requirements
Minimum four (2) years' Enterprise Risk Management experience in the financial services industry.
Bachelor's degree in risk management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of Second-Class Lower (2:2).
Professional certification such as CERA, FRM, CFA, ACCA, ICAN or related certification would be an added advantage.