Head of Risk Management

Monroe Consulting Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is seeking an experienced AVP – Head of Risk Management to lead enterprise-wide risk initiatives. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks while strengthening governance, compliance, and risk assurance practices, working with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role focuses on developing risk management strategies, policies, and training programs to promote accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant business-related discipline.
• A Bachelor of Laws degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in risk management, strategic risk assessment, and risk assurance.
• Senior management or leadership experience.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in compliance, ethics, insurance risk, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop strategies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
• Partner with senior leadership in developing and implementing risk management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee compliance and risk assurance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop training programs to strengthen risk awareness and accountability culture.
• Oversee investigation, assessment, and resolution of significant risk events.
• Manage insurance, claims, liability, and other risk-related matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver risk management programs across functions.
• Monitor key risk indicators and provide reports to leadership and governance committees.
• Provide leadership during major incidents, disruptions, and crises.
• Analyze risk data and trends to identify exposures and proactive mitigations.
• Embed risk management practices throughout the organization.

Skills

Risk Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Bachelor of Laws (advantage)

Job description

Executive Search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of an established and reputable organization. The role is based in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced AVP – Head of Risk Management to lead the organization's enterprise-wide risk management initiatives. The role will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating key organizational risks while strengthening governance, compliance, and risk assurance practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement risk management strategies, policies, and programs, while promoting a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop strategies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational and organizational risks.
• Partner with senior leadership in developing and implementing risk management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee compliance and risk assurance activities to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, legal, and industry requirements.
• Develop initiatives and training programs that strengthen the organization's risk awareness and accountability culture.
• Oversee the investigation, assessment, and resolution of significant incidents and other critical risk events.
• Manage insurance, claims, liability, and other risk-related matters in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver risk management programs and training across different functions.
• Monitor key risk indicators, trends, and performance metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant governance committees.
• Provide leadership and coordination during major incidents, business disruptions, and crisis situations.
• Analyze risk data and emerging trends to identify potential exposures and recommend proactive mitigation measures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed effective risk management practices throughout the organization.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, or another relevant business-related discipline.
• A Bachelor of Laws degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, with substantial exposure to risk management, strategic risk assessment, and risk assurance.
• Proven experience in a senior management or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in areas such as compliance and ethics, insurance and risk assessment, strategic assessment, and quality risk assurance.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of complex organizational operations.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Confident and assertive in implementing risk policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships while maintaining established policies and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to work effectively across different functions and organizational levels.