Senior Enterprise Risk Leader - Hybrid (Port Elizabeth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Annual leave

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to lead the organization’s ERM framework and risk governance. The role collaborates with senior management to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the business.

You will design risk mitigation plans, monitor KRIs and KPIs, and report to the board, while fostering a robust risk culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise or operational risk within financial services.
• Strong COSO ERM knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Proven ability to develop and implement ERM programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's ERM framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across units and functions.
• Design and execute risk mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Monitor KRIs and KPIs to track risk and controls effectiveness.
• Conduct risk assessments including stress testing to evaluate risk appetite.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management, board, and regulators.
• Facilitate risk training and awareness across employees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

ERM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to lead the organization’s ERM framework and risk governance. The role collaborates with senior management to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the business.

You will design risk mitigation plans, monitor KRIs and KPIs, and report to the board, while fostering a robust risk culture.