Remote Insurance Risk Manager

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Executive-level benefits

Significant strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Insurance Risk Manager to oversee and enhance the risk management framework across all insurance operations. This executive role is fully remote and supports operations linked to Upington, South Africa, with autonomy and strategic influence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive risk management experience in insurance, strong COSO knowledge, and familiarity with regulatory requirements, driving a risk-aware culture from a home office environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk management, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment techniques and COSO framework.
• Strong understanding of insurance operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management program for the insurance business.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key risks across operations, finance, strategy and compliance.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk management frameworks and report to senior management.
• Foster a risk-aware culture through training and communication.

Skills

Risk management

COSO framework

Insurance regulations

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

CRM

FRM

PRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Insurance Risk Manager to oversee and enhance their risk management framework. Operating entirely remotely , you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks across all facets of the company's insurance operations. This crucial role involves developing and implementing robust risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard the company's assets and reputation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, a strong command of insurance regulations, and the ability to drive a risk-aware culture throughout the organization, all from their home office, supporting operations related to Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management program for the insurance business.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key risks, including operational, financial, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Foster a strong risk management culture through training and communication initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in risk management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment techniques, frameworks (e.g., COSO), and mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, products, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM are highly desirable.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Full autonomy and flexibility with a fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities for significant professional impact and strategic influence.
• Access to cutting-edge risk management tools and resources.
• Be a key leader in ensuring the financial stability and integrity of the company.