Senior Management Consultant - Risk Advisory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Incentives

Diverse client projects

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Management Consultant specialized in Risk Advisory to guide clients in identifying, assessing, and mitigating business and financial risks from a remote setting.

You will support regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and cyber, financial, and operational risk initiatives across diverse organizations nationwide. The role requires strong advisory capabilities and clear remote communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying potential risks.
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and concisely in a remote advisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for clients.
• Advise on enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and implementation.
• Ensure client compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement internal control systems and governance structures.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risk, financial risk, and operational risk.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is recruiting a Senior Management Consultant specializing in Risk Advisory to join their remote team. You will guide clients in identifying, assessing, and mitigating various business and financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust governance frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic advice on risk management from a remote setting, working with a diverse client base to enhance their resilience and protect their assets. The role demands a thorough understanding of risk landscapes and strong advisory capabilities, supporting clients across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for clients.
• Advise on enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and implementation.
• Ensure client compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement internal control systems and governance structures.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risk, financial risk, and operational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying potential risks.
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and concisely in a remote advisory capacity.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Continuous professional development and certification support.
• Engaging work on critical risk challenges for diverse organizations nationwide.