RISK OFFICER – First Mutual Holdings Limited 36 views

The following vacancy has arisen within the Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Department and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancy.

Job Specification:
Reporting to the Group Risk Manager (GRM), the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Ensuring that the implementation of ERM policies, procedures and processes at business unit level conform to Group standard and the risk manafement framework based on internationally recognised standards.
Developing and implementing annual risk management plans
Identifying potential impacts of new and pending regulations on business strategies and operations and providing recommendations to process-owners
Conducting quantitative risk assessments which encompass stress testing and model validation.
Provide support to management in the mitigation of identified risks and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
Preparing ERM reports on the evolving risk profiles and emerging issues for various management and board committees.
Providing thought leadership and research on emerging risks and trends, ensuring risk intelligence and best practices are adopted across the business.
Championing the development of a sound risk control culture at business unit level
Preparing scheduled and adhoc payroll reports As required by the business.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

Degree in Financial Engineering, Risk Management, Actuarial Science or Applied Mathematics and Statistics
At least 3 years’ experience in risk management or related roles
Master’s degree, professional qualification and exposure to financial services, insurance, or medical aid environment are added advantages.

First Mutual Holdings Limited Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability or marital status. The Group encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.