Head of Risk at Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-7 years in Risk Management (Financial Services Industry preferred)
• 3 years in a management role
• Registered with recognized Risk Management Institution (Preferable)
• B.Com degree

Required Knowledge:

• Financial Services Industry expertise
• In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in regulatory reporting
• Analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills
• Expertise in tools like CURA software and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with financial management principles

Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on industry regulations and market trends
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk monitoring plans
• Monitor company performance and budget adherence
• Engage with stakeholders for risk oversight and strategy updates

Proactive Risk Management:

• Review investigations and prevent future incidents
• Monitor risk identification and mitigation processes
• Evaluate financial impact of risk strategies
• Enhance risk reporting protocols

Regulatory Reporting and Governance:

• Oversee regulatory reporting
• Analyze reports for compliance issues
• Present risk and compliance reports to executive team and board

Auditing:

• Conduct data-driven audits for internal controls
• Maintain accurate records for governance and compliance

Stakeholder Management & Engagement:

• Meet stakeholder expectations
• Engage effectively with stakeholders, sharing knowledge and developments

Functional Leadership:

• Structure and resource the function appropriately
• Recruit resources aligned with company culture
• Lead team outputs as per functional plan and performance requirements
• Educate and train staff to enhance risk culture