Enterprise Risk Management and Business Resilience - Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking an Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management and Business Resilience in Johannesburg. This role involves supporting the risk management framework and ensuring business resilience. Candidates should have a relevant degree, risk management certification, and 3-5 years of experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Professional certification in risk management is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in risk management is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools for risk monitoring is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing risk management programs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on risk management activities.
• Coordinate with departments to integrate risk management practices.
• Facilitate training and awareness sessions for employees.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.
• Assist in crisis management and business continuity planning.
• Ensure compliance with laws related to risk and business resilience.
• Perform research to identify emerging trends and best practices.

Skills

Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles

Knowledge of business resilience protocols

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools

Ability to perform cross-industry research

Ability to communicate complex concepts

Strong organizational and project management skills

High level of integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration

Professional certification in risk management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 27, 2025

Requisition ID: 1636996

Department: Risk Management

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management and Business resilience is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the organization's risk management framework.

This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the organization's ability to achieve its objectives, as well as ensuring the business resilience of its assets, information, and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the enterprise risk management program.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks to the organization.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management activities.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure that risk management practices are integrated into their processes.
• Facilitate risk management training and awareness sessions for employees.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes related to risk management and business resilience
• Assist in managing the organization's crisis management and business continuity planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to enterprise risk and business resilience.
• Perform cross-industry research to identify emerging trends, best practices, and applicable benchmarks for enterprise risk and resilience.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate, monitor, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that support proactive risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in risk management is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in risk management is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies for risk monitoring.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business resilience protocols and incident response.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Ability to perform cross-industry research to identify trends, emerging risks, and applicable benchmarks.
• Ability to communicate complex risk-related concepts to various audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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