Senior Insurance Risk Leader: Strategy & Compliance

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to appoint an Insurance Risk Manager who will lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation across the organization to safeguard assets and continuity.

You will design and implement risk frameworks, report to senior leadership, and foster a risk-aware culture, with responsibilities spanning financial, operational and regulatory risk.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• Significant experience in risk management, esp. in insurance/financial services.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods and COSO framework.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management strategies, policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess and prioritize risks across the organization.
• Design and oversee risk mitigation plans and controls.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk programs and report to leadership.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits across units.
• Stay updated on emerging risks and industry best practices.
• Foster a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.

Skills

COSO framework

Risk assessment

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to appoint an Insurance Risk Manager who will lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation across the organization to safeguard assets and continuity.

You will design and implement risk frameworks, report to senior leadership, and foster a risk-aware culture, with responsibilities spanning financial, operational and regulatory risk.