Senior Risk Management Actuary

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Bonus potential

Professional development allowance

High-visibility strategic role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Risk Management Specialist to lead risk assessment and mitigation in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role involves developing robust risk policies, coordinating with departments, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect assets and support business continuity.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in risk management within financial services, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and relevant certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, business admin or related field with strong analytical ability.
• Master's degree is preferred, with additional certifications considered an asset.
• CRM/FRM/PRM certifications are highly desirable for this role.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within financial services and insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify threats across the organization.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Design and oversee risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor and report the organization’s risk profile to senior management with actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in risk management.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the Gauteng region.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Quantitative analysis

Risk assessment methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Risk Management Specialist to lead risk assessment and mitigation in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role involves developing robust risk policies, coordinating with departments, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect assets and support business continuity.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in risk management within financial services, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and relevant certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM.