Assistant Manager / Manager, Enterprise Risk & Strategy

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a position in their Strategic Planning & Scanning department. The role involves enterprise risk management and supports integrated planning processes. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, have a minimum of 2 years in enterprise risk management, and demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills. Familiarity with risk management certifications is a plus. Join us to make a positive impact in our diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 2 years of experience in enterprise risk management or corporate planning.
• Certification in Risk Management or familiarity with ISO 31000 / COSO framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Risk identification and assessment including horizon scanning and risk discussions.
• Formulation of risk mitigation plans and resource budgeting.
• Risk monitoring including KRIs and evaluating risk events.
• Reporting to high-level management on risk platforms.
• Facilitating planning retreats and corporate scorecards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

Job description

Company description:

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Job description:

About The Job

The Strategic Planning & Scanning department supports the university in strategy formulation and implementation, as well as enterprise risk management. The position will work in a team to support the integrated planning and enterprise risk management processes.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Risk Management

• Risk identification and assessment, which includes horizon scanning, conducting risk perception surveys and facilitating risk discussions amongst Directors.
• Formulation of risk mitigation plans or workplans and resource budgeting to address business risks and opportunities with stakeholders, as well as tracking the implementation of such plans.
• Risk monitoring, which includes the formulation and monitoring of KRIs, as well as evaluating the impact of global and local risk events/developments on the university's risk profile.
• Risk reporting to high level management on platforms such as Executive Committee meetings and Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Training to inculcate a culture of risk awareness.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in risk management.

Planning

• Support and facilitation of planning retreats, development of departmental strategy maps and corporate scorecard
• Drive annual cluster workplanning exercise, which includes supporting departments in the formulation of business cases/workplans as well as reviewing and assessing business cases/workplans for approval.
• Perform market and internal analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor implementation of key initiatives and review outcomes of implemented key initiatives.
• Manage innovation budget and optimise utilisation on projects with strategic impact.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in enterprise risk management / corporate planning
• Strong analytical, communication, problem solving and project management skills.
• Certification in Risk Management (IRM CERM, CRMP, ARIMI CERM etc.) or familiarity with ISO 31000 / COSO framework preferred.