About the position
To enable effective implementation Enterprise Risk Management activities and provide 2LOD independent oversight within the organisations, whilst ensuring policies and framework reflects best practices.
Qualification
- Com (Accounting/Information Technology/Business/Risk Management)
- Professional Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC)
- A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Knowledge Skills
- 8 - 10 years’ experience in Operational Risk environment in a financial institution
- Demonstrated experience in managing operational and IT risk programs.
- Knowledge of with Risk and IT risk industry best practices and standards such as Basel, COSO and ISO[Phone Number Removed];
- Ensuring that Operational and Strategic Risk tools are embedded in the organisation.
- Planning, development and implementation of the client's enterprise risk activities.
- Initiate and recommend adoption of new operational risk management tools and procedures.
- Developing, reviewing and updating Enterprise/Operational Risk Policies/frameworks to reflect best practice.
- Facilitate the identification, assessment of key risks inherent in the operation of business units, as well as assist with the formulation of action plans to address any gaps in the mitigating measures identified.
- Monitoring Risk levels and providing timely reports to Management and Stakeholders on the status of risks and mitigation efforts.
- Identifying, analysing, and evaluating potential risks related to Information and Technology
- Participating in Governance Forums to ensure alignment of Operational and IT risk to Business Objectives
- Promote and support timely and complete reporting of operational risk incidents/events by Business Stakeholders
- Assisting with the co-ordination of the annual EWRM programme throughout the orginisation.
- Assisting in the development and review of the appetite risk framework.
- Reporting to EXCO and Board Risk and Sustainability Committee on Operational and strategic Risk activities.
- Assist with the coordination of Business Continuity Management activity.
- Preparation of the packs for the Enterprise Risk Management Forum.
- Provide training to Staff on Risk Management tools, policies, frameworks, and practices.
- Coordinating assurance activities in collaboration with Internal Audit, Compliance, and other Assurance functions to ensure a comprehensive coverage and alignment.
- Provide guidance and advisory to Business Stakeholders on risk related matters.
- Staying informed about the evolving threats, trends, and technologies to proactively address emerging risks and enhance operational and IT risk management practices.
Desired Skills:
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Social Perceptiveness
- Management of Financial Resources
- Time Management
