Senior Risk Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Risk Manager to lead the risk function in a fully remote banking and finance environment. You will oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of enterprise risks and ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Reporting to the executive team, you will embed a strong risk culture, develop ERM frameworks, mentor the risk staff, and foster collaboration with stakeholders worldwide to support strategic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing ERM frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords, SARB regulations) and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key risks including operational, market, credit, and strategic risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and the board of directors.
• Lead and mentor the risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on risk-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Remote work experience

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Risk Manager to lead their risk management function, operating fully remotely. This pivotal role involves overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of all significant risks across the organization, ensuring robust risk governance and compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will be instrumental in embedding a strong risk culture and driving best practices in risk management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with executive leadership and various departments to proactively manage risks and support strategic objectives in the dynamic banking and finance sector, from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key risks including operational, market, credit, and strategic risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and the board of directors.
• Lead and mentor the risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on risk-related matters.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing ERM frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords, SARB regulations) and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, based out of Vereeniging 's operational focus.