Head of Risk

Remuneration:	market-related
Location:	George
Job level:	Management (Jnr - Mid, 1-4 yrs)
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#Risk
Company:	Badger Holdings

Seeking an experienced head of risk ready for a new challenge in George, Western Cape? Look no further!

At the Badger Group, we're dedicated to nurturing a positive work environment while impacting our community and environment positively. Join us in our stunning George central offices and thrive both personally and professionally.

Minimum requirements:

• 5-7 years in risk management (financial services industry preferred)
• Three years in a management role
• Registered with recognised risk management institution (preferable)
• BCom degree

Required knowledge:

• Financial services industry expertise
• In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in regulatory reporting
• Analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills
• Expertise in tools like CURA software and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with financial management principles

Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on industry regulations and market trends
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk monitoring plans
• Monitor company performance and budget adherence
• Engage with stakeholders for risk oversight and strategy updates

Proactive risk management:

• Review investigations and prevent future incidents
• Monitor risk identification and mitigation processes
• Evaluate financial impact of risk strategies
• Enhance risk reporting protocols

Regulatory reporting and governance:

• Oversee regulatory reporting
• Analyse reports for compliance issues
• Present risk and compliance reports to executive team and board

Auditing:

• Conduct data-driven audits for internal controls
• Maintain accurate records for governance and compliance

Stakeholder management and engagement:

• Meet stakeholder expectations
• Engage effectively with stakeholders, sharing knowledge and developments

Functional leadership:

• Structure and resource the function appropriately
• Recruit resources aligned with company culture
• Lead team outputs as per functional plan and performance requirements
• Educate and train staff to enhance risk culture

Ready for the challenge? Reach out and be part of our dynamic Risk Department at The Badger Group!

Posted on 06 Aug 12:31, Closing date 4 Sep