Operational Risk Specialist

Job category: Credit Analysis and Risk Management

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide support in the development & implementation of Operational Risk Management encompassing strategies, policies and frameworks within the NEF. This is a 06 months fixed-term contract position.

Responsibilities

• Support in the continuous review of systems and procedures of ORM strategies.
• Assist in coordinating the NEF’s ORM programmes, including the annual risk assessment and operational risk assessments.
• Inculcate a culture of risk awareness throughout the NEF.
• Assist in refining risk appetite and aligning it to the NEF’s mandate as well as corporate targets and operational targets, whilst ensuring the translation of such a risk appetite is appropriately incorporated into the NEF’s systems & controls.
• Identify and analyse sector trends to continuously improve the NEF’s risk management.
• Assist in providing guidance in the integration of Operational Risk Management with other organisational planning and management activities such as strategy formulation.
• Support in the evaluation of the adequacy of the NEF’s internal control frameworks in addressing risks and accomplishing the Organisation’s goals and objectives.
• Monitor the implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required/intended.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and report/escalate to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and industry best practices to provide proactive support on reports going to Exco and other relevant committees.

Qualification Requirements

• B. Com degree or other relevant qualification for the role.
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in ORM environment.
• Knowledge and proper understanding of Operational Risk, and related control frameworks and practices.
• Knowledge and experience in Business Continuity Management will be an advantage.
• High level of proficiency and knowledge of MS Office, documents, management solutions and reporting tools.
• Ability to produce and present high quality reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Good Communication Skills
• Analysis and attention to detail
• Networking Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Self-Motivated and Self driven
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Negotiating and Influencing
• Interpersonal skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Planning and Organising
• Consulting / Advising
• Safety and Security Orientation
• Presentation and Facilitation
• Verbal and Written Communication