Remote Insurance Risk Leader – Strategy & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Fully remote

Health benefits

Professional development allowance

Impactful role shaping risk landscape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Insurance Risk Manager to join their team, working from anywhere but connected to operations near Benoni, South Africa. The role focuses on identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across insurance operations, building robust risk management frameworks and policies to safeguard assets and reputation.

The successful candidate will lead risk strategies, monitor KRIs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a risk-aware culture through training and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in risk management within insurance or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, controls and mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of insurance products and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies and frameworks for the insurance business.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks across all operational areas.
• Design and oversee the execution of risk mitigation plans and controls.
• Monitor KRIs and report on the risk profile to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance industry knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Remote leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Insurance Risk Manager to join their team, working from anywhere but connected to operations near Benoni, South Africa. The role focuses on identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across insurance operations, building robust risk management frameworks and policies to safeguard assets and reputation.

The successful candidate will lead risk strategies, monitor KRIs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a risk-aware culture through training and