Purpose Statement

• To develop and coordinate risk management programs and frameworks, providing subject matter expertise to ensure high-quality risk management outcomes.
• To identify, analyse, and measure risks, making accurate risk mitigation recommendations to protect the organisation against potential losses.

Experience

• 6yrs+ experience as a Risk Specialist in a large organisational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank

As a Risk Specialist you will have experience in the following:

• Banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy.
• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives.
• Experience of strategically consulting with stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications.
• Regulatory liaison and engagements.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

• Expert understanding of Risk Management with the ability to apply Risk expertise effectively across the organisation when consulting with stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of Risk life cycle/value chain.
• Expert knowledge of Risk best practice and regulatory frameworks/requirements.
• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices.
• Business knowledge, governance and Risk principles.
• Business products, processes, policies and systems.
• Quality principles and practice.
• Internal risk metrics and approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance Frameworks.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Reporting Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills