Remote Risk Architect for Insurance & Finance

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Support for professional certification

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Risk Management Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across operations, develop strategies, and report findings to senior management.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, regulatory awareness, and collaboration in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate has a finance or risk management background, proven risk management experience (preferably in insurance/financial services), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Risk Management.
• Proven experience in risk management, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment methodologies and mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools; strong remote collaboration and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential risks across various business functions and operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies and policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and analyze data to quantify potential impacts.
• Recommend and implement risk mitigation measures and control procedures.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Risk Management

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Risk Management Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across operations, develop strategies, and report findings to senior management.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, regulatory awareness, and collaboration in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate has a finance or risk management background, proven risk management experience (preferably in insurance/financial services), and strong