Job Description:
The Enterprise Risk Management Professional provides proactive leadership and strategic support in implementing the Operational Risk Management framework across business units and enabling functions.
This includes driving the identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of enterprise risks, including but not limited to information risk, third-party risk, and business resilience risk.
1. Fully conversant with concepts of risk appetite, risk response, and process improvement.
2. Understanding of both operational and financial reporting.
3. Key Responsibilities:
* Drive Enterprise Risk Strategy and Framework – Implement and embed the enterprise risk framework and strategy across all business units and enabling functions.
* Act as a Trusted Risk Partner – Provide proactive risk management advice and tools to business units to mitigate risks and impacts of incidents.
* Risk Identification, Assessment, and Reporting – Conduct risk assessments, scenario planning, and root cause analysis; complete RCSA processes; and ensure accurate reporting and escalation of material risks to governance forums.
* Information Risk and Third-Party Oversight – Guide and oversee information risk management, including data privacy, logical access, and third-party risk processes.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Governance:
o Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, regulators, and industry peers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* First Degree in Business Commerce or in Risk Management.
* Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce or Risk Management (Preferred).
* Risk Management Expertise (5–7 years).
* Strong knowledge of risk and control frameworks, assurance practices, and applications within the financial services industry.