RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER – NetOne 339 views

Key job purpose

This is to ensure that Mobile Financial Services is conducting its business in full compliance with all National and International laws and statutes, industry best practices, directives, and regulatory requirements that pertain to the Financial Services and Telecommunications industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal standards and policies through an efficient compliance program. The incumbent shall be responsible to the Head of Enterprise and Loss Control.

DUTIES

Develops and implements the Risk Management Framework for Mobile Financial Services.
Assists in the development of and manages processes to identify and evaluate Mobile Financial Services risks and control self-assessments.
Manages the process of developing risk policies and procedures, risk limits, and approval authorities and establishes an effective trigger system for breach.
Manages the MFS risk and control assessment reporting process.
Conducts risk assessments which include ongoing analysis of existing risks and the identification of new or emerging risks and keeps pace with any changes in the Mobile Financial Services risk profile and the external risk landscape.
Prepares risk evaluation which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organization such as costs, legal requirements, and environmental factors, and evaluating the organization’s ‘risk appetite’, i.e. the level of risk the Company is prepared to accept.
Monitors the consequences of business decisions in relation to predetermined risk appetite.
Participates in key processes including strategic planning, new product development, engagement of key stakeholders, and performance monitoring.
Handles Corporate Governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders.
Conducts risk reviews on new products before launch.
Establishes measures that ensure the business complies with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations, standards of best practice, internal policies, processes and procedures.
Reviews contracts with third parties to ensure that the company’s interests are protected.
Oversees and ensures proper safe custody of contracts and other important documentation for the business.
Liaises with Legal Department on contract negotiations, reviews, and finalization.
Acts as the link between the business and the Regulator.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Risk and Insurance or equivalent.
5 years relevant working experience.
Competencies:
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task with minimum supervision.
Must work well under pressure.