Senior Risk Officer

Summary: The Senior Risk Associate (SRA) plays a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in 
identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risks across the organization This role involves administering 
the GRC system, ensuring items are closed out on a timely basis.  Conducting risk-based testing, and 
overseeing the timeliness of Policy and Procedure updates. The SRA also assists with developing training 
materials, preparing and reviewing reports for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and performing a variety 
of administrative tasks that underpin the organization's risk framework. This position requires a detail-
oriented and proactive professional with a strong understanding of risk frameworks and the ability to 
manage multiple priorities effectively. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist the CRO in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management 
  Framework in alignment with the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.  
• Conduct the administration of the organization’s Risk Register (including self-assessment processes), 
  KRI suite and control framework, in conjunction with the CRO  
• Collaborate with the CRO, broader senior management and various departments to map and 
  implement effective controls, in order that that the organization’s current and emerging risks are 
  effectively managed, monitored and mitigated where relevant.  
• Draft and update risk team policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage the organisation’s periodic review of its suite of policies and procedures, 
  reminding key stakeholders when reviews are due to be completed and providing relevant reporting 
  to the ARC.
• Assisting in developing and producing regular MI reporting to track and monitor the organization’s risk 
  framework and control effectiveness, including working on data analysis and preparation of 
  monitoring metrics.  
• Act as the main point of liaison the Internal Auditors and the business operations, ensuring requests 
  are responded to on a timely basis, assisting with reviewing responses to reports and testing to ensure 
  that internal audit recommendations have been fully implemented.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through training, advisory support to business units, and integration of 
  risk considerations into product approvals and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in incident response, business continuity planning, and root-cause analysis following 
  significant events.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to proactively address 
  potential challenges.  
• Provide expert advice and guidance on risk-related matters to support informed decision-making across the organization. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including 

          regulators, auditors, and industry peers. 

REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education: 

A relevant university degree in business, finance or law or professional qualification is ideal. However, 
consideration will also be given to candidates who have a significant degree of experience risk management 
with the financial services industry without these qualifications.  Relevant professional certifications a distinct 
advantage.  

Experience and Key Competencies: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or a related regulatory field, preferably 
  within the financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management principles, practices and related regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret complex risk requirements and 
  translate into business processes and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly 
  and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple 
  tasks effectively
• Ability to work under own initiative whilst managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced 
  environment
• Ability to build relationships across departments and work collaboratively with other second line teams 
  and across the business  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).