Risk Management Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and analytical Risk Management Specialist for their Pretoria-based corporate office. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding assets while developing robust risk frameworks.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to contribute to operational integrity and strategic planning within a leading insurance provider in the administrative capital of Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and situations.
• Proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CRM, CRISC) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks facing the organization.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor KRIs and report on the organization's risk profile.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits across departments.
• Facilitate risk management training and awareness programs for employees.

Skills

Risk assessment

COSO

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Risk Management Specialist to join their corporate office in Pretoria . This role is instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks across the organization's operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding company assets. You will play a key part in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks and strategies. This is a challenging opportunity to contribute to the operational integrity and strategic planning of a leading insurance provider in the administrative capital, Pretoria , within the economic heartland of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks facing the organization.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on the organization's risk profile.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits across various departments.
• Facilitate risk management training and awareness programs for employees.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in risk management , compliance, or a related field within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and situations.
• Proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CRM, CRISC) are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance between office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for professional development and continuing education in risk management.
• A stable and ethical work environment with opportunities for growth.