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.

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)

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

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

Risk Manager

Key skills