Risk Management Officer at
1 month ago
Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience
Review any new major contracts or internal business proposals to identify the risks therein
Assist the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in preparation of the board information pack and responding to data/ analytical requests from the Committee
Embed a risk aware culture in the organization by providing support, education, and training to staff
Coordinate the establishment and quantification of the organization's 'risk appetite' and ensure the risk approach adheres accordingly
Coordinate business units to develop and implement Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans and Crisis Management plans.
Operational Risk Management
Assist first line in the preparation and documentation of their Risk and Control Assessments (RCAs) for all areas within the company
Undertake and document Control Assurance Testing (CAT) linked to RCAs & risk events
Co-ordinate, monitor and report on a framework of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the company
Assist first line with the investigation of Risk Events and preparation of reports
Maintain both the risk event and risk issues logs, monitoring progress and escalating as required
Influence and monitor progress of action plans to improve the risk and control environment arising from internal and external risk events, risk issues, RCAs, risk monitoring, internal and external audits and compliance inspections.
Credit RiskEnsure that sound credit risk measurement and monitoring frameworks are developed and implemented throughout the organization
Undertake prompt review of outlying business transactions
Monitor and assess active accounts to reduce or prevent bad debt losses
Actively support efforts to identify credit risk related issues and coordinate issues resolution management
Provide support for pricing and new product process for credit risk inputs (loss assumptions and product risk assessments
Assist the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in enhancement and review of organizational Credit Policies & Standards
Market Risk
Support the identification and evaluation of market, liquidity, and country risks
Ensure detailed understanding of all P&L and risk drivers and ensuring compliance levels against established risk appetite
Work closely with the Retail Operations and Back-Office Operations to ensure key risk issues are highlighted and addressed prior to introduction of new products
Optimize the company's market risk portfolio through business activities and risk transfer strategies
Carry out pertinent research and stay abreast of relevant developments (skills, techniques, concepts etc.) in the market risk management realm.
Strategic, Reputational Risk & EthicsEnsure the organization establishes adequate standards and procedures to guide employees and agents in order to create reasonable stakeholder expectations
Ensure standards and expectations are institutionalized and consistently enforced within the organization
Evaluate and report on the company's performance against these standards, procedures, and expectations
Shape a healthy and positive business ethics culture for the company through implementation of corporate code of ethics and professional conduct
Enhance responsible ethics management through implementation of Ethics Compliance framework and encouraging compliance to standards and procedures
Enhance Health and Safety through implementation of a policy on environmental impacts in investment.
Compliance Management
Maintain an up to date organization-wide compliance calendar and coordinate all compliance programs and activities to mitigate non-compliance risks.
What we are looking for:
A university degree, preferably in a business-related discipline from a reputable and recognized institution
A minimum of 3 years of Risk Management experience
A certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K, ACCA or CA).
Specialized training in risk management
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