Senior Enterprise Risk Manager — Strategy & Compliance

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Executive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Risk Manager in Pretoria to lead enterprise risk management initiatives. You will identify, assess and mitigate risks, develop robust ERM frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization while safeguarding assets and reputation.

This senior role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and experience presenting to executive teams, with a focus on building resilience and long-term stability in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities; experience presenting to executives.
• CRM, FRM, or PRM certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management strategies and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation plans.
• Monitor emerging risks across financial, operational, strategic, and compliance areas.
• Maintain risk registers and KRIs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare risk reports for senior management and the board.
• Lead risk management training and awareness programs for employees.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Risk Manager in Pretoria to lead enterprise risk management initiatives. You will identify, assess and mitigate risks, develop robust ERM frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization while safeguarding assets and reputation.

This senior role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and experience presenting to executive teams, with a focus on building resilience and long-term stability in a dynamic financial services environment.