Our client, a Corporate Services Provider is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Risk Officer to strengthen their risk management function and support both internal stakeholders and external clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the organisation’s risk management framework, ensuring that operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in accordance with internal policies, regulations, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the organisation’s internal risk register and related documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal risk assessments used for management reporting and decision-making.
• Conduct regular reviews of risk data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
• Monitor emerging risks, as well as regulatory and market developments, and assess their potential impact.
• Track and evaluate the implementation of mitigation actions and control measures.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for management, the board, and clients.
• Develop and update risk management policies, procedures, templates, and tools.
• Provide risk advisory services to clients, including risk assessments, control reviews, risk mapping, and development of mitigation strategies.
• Support clients in designing and implementing effective risk management frameworks.
• Assist with business continuity and crisis management planning for both internal and client operations.
• Support internal and external audits related to risk management.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on risk management to staff and clients.
• Conduct due diligence and risk evaluations for new projects, investments, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual risk obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree at MQF Level 6 (or equivalent) in Risk Management or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional qualifications such as
• Master’s degree at MQF Level 7 in Risk Management, or
• Professional certifications such as ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager/Lead Implementer or certification in the COSO ERM framework.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or consulting.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and reporting tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to risk management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.