Remote Insurance Risk & ERM Leader

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Strategic exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an Insurance Risk Manager to lead risk management, shaping enterprise frameworks and policies across the business to safeguard financial performance and operational continuity.

This senior role emphasizes analytical rigor, regulatory acumen, and strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a fully remote arrangement, competitive benefits, and substantial opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive risk management experience in insurance/financial services.
• Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, regulatory regimes (Solvency II, Basel).
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities for risk modeling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influence across departments.
• Experience developing and implementing risk policies and procedures.
• CRM, FRM, or PRM certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
• Identify and prioritize risks across units and operations.
• Design risk controls, mitigation strategies, and action plans.
• Monitor and report on risk management effectiveness and compliance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, scenarios, and stress tests.
• Advise senior management on risk appetite and emerging risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Skills

ERM

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

SQL

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an Insurance Risk Manager to lead risk management, shaping enterprise frameworks and policies across the business to safeguard financial performance and operational continuity.

This senior role emphasizes analytical rigor, regulatory acumen, and strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a fully remote arrangement, competitive benefits, and substantial opportunities for professional growth.