Manager – Risk Management

ACCA Careers; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Capital HR Solutions, on behalf of a client in the Insurance sector, invites applications for the position of Manager - Risk Management in Karachi. The role focuses on leading enterprise risk management, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring governance across the organization.

Key responsibilities include implementing ERM framework, enhancing resilience, risk assessments, reporting to senior management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive risk management experience, with at least 5 years in insurance/financial services.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CICA or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERM framework implementation and Operational Resilience Program.
• Support Head of Risk Management in strengthening risk governance framework.
• Collaborate with Risk Champions to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate enterprise risks.
• Ensure risks stay within approved risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Drive operational resilience initiatives to prepare for business disruptions.
• Conduct risk assessments, control evaluations, and resilience testing.
• Monitor emerging risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare risk reports and provide insights to senior management.

Skills

ERM frameworks

Operational risk management

Regulatory standards

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Risk Management/Finance/Business Admin/Accounting

Job description

Human Capital HR Solutions is Hiring

Position: Manager - Risk Management

Location: Karachi

Industry: Insurance

Job Type: Full-Time

Human Capital HR Solutions is hiring on behalf of one of its clients in the Insurance Sector for the position of Manager - Risk Management. We are seeking an experienced professional to lead enterprise risk management initiatives, strengthen operational resilience, and ensure effective risk governance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and Operational Resilience Program.
• Support the Head of Risk Management in strengthening the organization's risk governance framework.
• Collaborate with Risk Champions to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate enterprise-wide risks.
• Ensure risks are managed within the organization's approved risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Drive operational resilience initiatives to improve preparedness for business disruptions.
• Conduct risk assessments, control evaluations, and resilience testing across business functions.
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and provide insights to senior management on key risk exposures.

Qualification & Experience

• Master's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in risk management, including at least 5 years in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CICA, or CISA will be considered an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Expertise in operational risk management and business resilience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Leadership skills with the ability to build and promote a strong risk culture.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, controls, and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends.