Risk Officer (1 Post)-Lupane State University (LSU) 241 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Internal Audit Section

Vacancy : Risk Officer (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors’ degree in Risk Management/Insurance and Risk Management or its equivalent
• A Masters’ degree in Risk Management/Insurance and Risk Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage
• Must have a high level of written and oral communication skills, as well as a strong knowledge of business processes
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate verbally and in writing with both external and internal customers
• Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
• At least two years’ experience in a risk management position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The risk officer position is responsible for conducting risk management operations of the University, to include the integration of risk concepts into strategic planning, a nd risk identification and mitigation activities as directed by the Chief Risk Officer. Principal accountabilities Include:
• Assess risk throughout the organization
• Quantify risk limits
• Recommend plans to mitigate risks to the Chief Risk Officer
• Advise on directing capital to projects based on risk
• Assist functional managers in obtaining and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities
• Create and disseminate risk measurements and reports
• Communicate to key stakeholders regarding the risk profile of the university
• Evaluate and monitor risk management strategies identified within the organisation
• Investigate the risks inherent in a target entity that may be acquired, as well as the state of its risk management practices.