Senior Risk Manager - Insurance Operations

Placements24; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension contributions

Professional development and training

Dynamic, collaborative work环境 Pretoria

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly experienced Senior Risk Manager to oversee risk operations within the insurance division. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across the business.

You will develop robust risk management frameworks, advise senior management on risk exposures, and contribute to strategic decision-making to strengthen risk culture and governance in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ERM frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, controls, and mitigation techniques.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key risks across insurance operations.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial services and insurance regulations.
• Develop and deliver risk management training to staff.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management and the board.
• Investigate and manage risk incidents, including root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and industry best practices.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration

Outils

Risk management software

Data analytics tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a reputable financial services institution, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Risk Manager to oversee risk operations within their insurance division, based in Pretoria . This critical role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating a wide range of risks, including operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to safeguard the company's assets and reputation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the insurance industry, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in risk management. As a key member of the team, you will advise senior management on risk exposures and contribute to strategic decision-making. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence risk culture and governance within a leading organization in Gauteng . The role is designed for an individual who thrives in a challenging environment and is passionate about building resilient business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key risks across insurance operations.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial services and insurance regulations.
• Develop and deliver risk management training to staff.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management and the board.
• Investigate and manage risk incidents, including root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ERM frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, controls, and mitigation techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products, operations, and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM are advantageous.
• Proficiency in risk management software and data analytics tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension fund contributions.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Pretoria .
• Significant impact on the organization's risk strategy and resilience.