Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management (Risk and Sector Governance)

Synapxe; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A HealthTech company in Queenstown is seeking an Assistant Manager for Enterprise Risk Management. This role involves overseeing risk governance, enhancing risk awareness, and supporting business continuity. Candidates should have a university degree and experience in risk management. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. Joining this organization offers a meaningful career opportunity to impact health technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Governance, Technology and Operational risk management.
• Good technical skills in risk management and internal controls.
• Familiarity with frameworks & standards like ISO31000 and COSO ERM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ERM frameworks and methodologies.
• Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk programs.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Analysis

Data Analysis

Governance

Education

University Degree in Business, Accountancy, or IT

Job description

Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management (Risk and Sector Governance)

As part of the Enterprise Risk & Readiness Management Team, you will support the enterprise risk management program and initiatives in Synapxe. You will play an integral role in the oversight and governance of risk management with the organization, ensuring effective implementation of Enterprise Risk Management activities and driving continuous improvements. This role requires strong stakeholder management and ability to work independently with Business Units (BUs).

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain ERM frameworks and methodologies to remain relevant amidst changing business needs and landscape.
• Enhance risk awareness and foster positive risk culture, including risk communications and training activities.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRI) and emerging risks across BUs and market landscape.
• Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments, provide advisory support to BUs in risk assessment process and report key risk reports to governance forums.
• Provide secretariat support, including presentations in management level and Risk Committee Meetings.
• Build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with BUs across Synapxe, serving as a trusted ERM contact point.

Self-Identified Issues (SII) & Other Risk Programs

• Drive continuous improvement and support the maintenance of risk programs to ensure that they remain effective and relevant.
• Govern Synapxe’s SII program, acting as 2nd line of defence, independently validating risk issues and ensuring effective remediation.
• Perform data analysis and targeted deep dives to uncover underlying drivers, trends and drive continuous improvements.
• Independently review and challenge the effectiveness of BU’s remediation priorities, providing guidance and escalation where necessary.
• Monitor and report status of remediation action plans to management and governance forums.

Business Continuity Management & Ad-hoc Tasks

• Support in Business Continuity and Crisis Management initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating BCP exercises and track follow-up actions to closure.
• Provide support on other ad-hoc projects or initiatives.

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent in Business, Accountancy, or Information Technology.
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in Governance, Technology and Operational risk management and controls, and audit.
• Good technical skills in risk management and internal controls concepts.
• Good knowledge of well-recognized frameworks & standards such as ISO31000 and COSO ERM.
• Industry-recognized risk certifications is a plus.
• Certifications in relevant areas such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP are a plus.

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