Lead Risk Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development & conferences

Lead critical risk functions from anyw

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Risk Manager to spearhead risk management for a Banking & Finance operation in a fully remote capacity. You will develop enterprise risk frameworks, identify threats, and design mitigation strategies while guiding a team of risk professionals and partnering with stakeholders to foster a risk-aware culture.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10+ years in risk management, with ERM expertise, risk appetite statements, and strong data analytics

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 10+ years in risk management with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in ERM frameworks and risk appetite statements.
• Strong understanding of credit, market, operational, liquidity risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess and prioritize key risks across credit, market, operational and compliance areas.
• Design and oversee risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk analysts and specialists.
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management and the board.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

Skills

ERM

Risk Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Data Analytics

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics or related field

Tools

ERM software

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Risk Manager to spearhead risk management initiatives for their Banking & Finance operations, operating in a fully remote capacity. This leadership role involves developing and implementing robust risk frameworks, identifying potential threats, and devising mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's assets and reputation. You will guide a team of risk professionals and collaborate extensively with stakeholders across the business to foster a strong risk-aware culture. This is a unique opportunity to shape the risk management landscape from anywhere, driving excellence in a dynamic and evolving financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management frameworks and policies.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key risks, including credit, market, operational, and compliance risks.
• Design and oversee the execution of risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk analysts and specialists, fostering their professional growth.
• Prepare risk reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and the board.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices for risk management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience in risk management, with a significant portion in leadership roles within the financial services sector.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing ERM frameworks and risk appetite statements.
• Strong understanding of various risk types (credit, market, operational, liquidity, compliance) and their interdependencies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in risk management software and data analytics tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level performance bonus structure.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to lead critical risk functions and make a significant impact from Cape Town (or anywhere).