Risk Management Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Risk Management Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is vital for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact the company's operations and financial stability, particularly within the insurance sector. You will develop and implement risk management strategies, conduct risk assessments, and provide guidance on risk control measures. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape risk policies and contribute to the resilience of the organization in a completely remote, collaborative setting.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in risk management , preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment methodologies and mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, crucial for remote collaboration and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility in scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and continued education.
• A challenging and rewarding role contributing to organizational stability and growth.