Assistant Manager ERM - I

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Islamabad; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in risk management in Islamabad is seeking an experienced professional to manage risk assessments and maintain the corporate risk register. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have 4-5 years of experience in risk management. Responsibilities include monitoring Key Risk Indicators and ensuring effective risk documentation. Competitive salary and health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fuel Card

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in risk management or risk consulting.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods and risk registers.
• Good understanding of risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business units and external consultants during risk assessments.
• Gather and consolidate risk information for updating the corporate risk register.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide updates to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CAF, CIA, CRMA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM)

Tools

Risk management software/tools

Job description

• Coordinate with business units and external consultants during enterprise-wide risk assessments, ensuring consistent documentation of risks
• Facilitate risk workshops, surveys, and interviews as directed by VP Audit & Risk Management
• Gather and consolidate risk information from stakeholders for updating the corporate risk register
• Maintain and regularly update the corporate risk register, ensuring risks are properly categorized, rated, and aligned with company objectives
• Track risk mitigation action plans provided by management and record progress against agreed timelines
• Monitor emerging risks and escalation significant changes in risk exposure to the VP Audit & Risk Management
• Assist in preparing periodic ERM reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide timely updates to the VP Audit & Risk Management
• Ensure risk documentation is accurate, current, and securely maintained
• Support the development and implementation of ERM policies, procedures, and templates
• Contribute to integrating ERM into planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making processes
• Support in delivering risk awareness initiatives, training sessions, and communication campaigns to strengthen risk awareness across the company
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and other departments to ensure consistency in risk information without assuming ownership of management risks
• Liaise with external consultants and management engaged for risk assessments or advisory support
• Perform any other work relating to risk management as assigned by VP Audit & Risk Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or related field from a reputed local or international University/Institute. Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CAF, CIA, CRMA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM) will be an advantage
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods, risk registers, gap analyses, risk reporting
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in risk management or risk consulting. Exposure to SOEs, financial services, IT, or trade sector preferred
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Good understanding of risk management frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO ERM)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Experience with risk management software/tools will be an added advantage
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fuel Card
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive work culture & much more