Senior Risk Leader: ERM & Governance (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement fund opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Risk Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise-wide risk management frameworks. You will identify, assess, and mitigate credit, market, operational, liquidity, and strategic risks.

You will lead a team of risk professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust governance. The role emphasizes shaping risk culture and partnering with business units for sound decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• At least 8 years of progressive risk management experience in financial services.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (Basel Accords, Solvency II) and ERM experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) framework.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key risks facing the organization, including credit, market, operational, liquidity, and strategic risks.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitor risk exposures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing exercises.
• Develop and deliver risk management training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management principles into their processes and decision-making.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk professionals.
• Stay abreast of emerging risk trends and best practices in the financial industry.

Skills

ERM development

Risk assessment

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Education

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

Tools

Risk software

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Risk Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise-wide risk management frameworks. You will identify, assess, and mitigate credit, market, operational, liquidity, and strategic risks.

You will lead a team of risk professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust governance. The role emphasizes shaping risk culture and partnering with business units for sound decision-making.