About the position
Our client is seeking a Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in safeguarding their assets, reputation, and long-term viability, specifically in their Chemicals/Agri division.
This is an exceptional opportunity to embed a robust risk management culture, influence strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the sustained success of a leading enterprise. You'll be instrumental in shaping their risk landscape, working with diverse teams, and driving forward-thinking risk mitigation strategies. This role offers significant career growth potential and the chance to work on challenging, high-impact projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support first-line teams in leveraging ERM systems to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all divisional operations in line with approved Group standards.
- Coordinate and facilitate divisional and functional risk assessment workshops, developing comprehensive risk profiles and reports for local and international business interests.
- Conduct deep dives into business-critical matters, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective mitigating measures, ensuring risk exposure remains within defined appetite and tolerance thresholds.
- Implement and manage robust business continuity management plans.
- Ensure the risk management framework elements are effectively embedded and operating within the division.
- Stay abreast of emerging risks, considering both internal and external environmental factors.
- Facilitate open communication channels through ERM systems to ensure efficient sharing of risk-related information across the organisation.
- Prepare appropriate risk reports for operational, management forums, and committees as required.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including first- and second-line teams and senior management.
- Provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of outsourced risk functions.
- Promote a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organisation.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Experience: 6-10 years of proven experience as an enterprise risk manager/specialist, specifically within Agriculture/Chemical/Manufacturing environments.
- Experience: Proven experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in a similar role within a complex organisation.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000).
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in ERM systems and proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance risk management processes.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of King IV™ reports on corporate governance and key business functions.
Desired Skills:
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk
- Group Risk Management
- Risk Analysis
- ERM
- Risk Assessment
- BCM
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk and Control Management
- Business Continuity Management
- Compliance and Risk Management
About The Employer:
Our client is a highly respected and diversified leader in the industrial and agricultural sectors, with a significant global footprint. They are dedicated to fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and making a tangible impact across critical industries. Joining their team means becoming part of an organisation that values proactive risk management as a cornerstone of its long-term success and continued market leadership.
