Senior Insurance Risk Manager – Hybrid (Polokwane)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Insurance Risk Manager to lead risk initiatives. The role involves developing and maintaining an enterprise risk management framework, aligning with regulatory standards, and advising senior leadership on risk exposures.

You will collaborate across departments, conduct stress tests, and implement mitigation controls to protect assets and reputation. A strong background in Solvency II or equivalent, plus FRM/CRM, is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Understanding of Solvency II or similar regulations is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across the organization.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Monitor and report on risk exposures and mitigation effectiveness.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and stress tests.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and risk management best practices.
• Develop and deliver risk management training to employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate risk management into processes.
• Advise senior management on risk-related issues and strategic decisions.
• Investigate and analyze risk incidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Risk modeling

Financial analysis

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Insurance Risk Manager to lead risk initiatives. The role involves developing and maintaining an enterprise risk management framework, aligning with regulatory standards, and advising senior leadership on risk exposures.

You will collaborate across departments, conduct stress tests, and implement mitigation controls to protect assets and reputation. A strong background in Solvency II or equivalent, plus FRM/CRM, is highly desirable.