Senior Third-Party Risk Strategist

Rhodes University; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa seeks a Senior Specialist to enhance third-party risk management practices. You will provide strategic support and oversight, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in risk management, strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and outstanding communication skills. This role offers a chance to impact risk culture across the organization while collaborating with various units.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, focus on third-party risk.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management principles, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience with third-party risk management tools and data analytics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of the CoE in strategic initiatives regarding third-party risk.
• Lead complex risk assessments and provide analysis of third-party risk exposures.
• Enhance third-party risk management policies and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Builds Rapport

Change Management

Data Analysis

Database Reporting

Data Compilation

High Risk Typologies Methodologies

Information Retrieval

Issue Management

Numerics

Project Risk and Issue Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Expectation Management

Threat Assessment

Good verbal Communications

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Job description

A prominent university in South Africa seeks a Senior Specialist to enhance third-party risk management practices. You will provide strategic support and oversight, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in risk management, strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and outstanding communication skills. This role offers a chance to impact risk culture across the organization while collaborating with various units.