Risk Officer at Fidelity Services Group

Overall purpose of the job:

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive risk assessments from a security perspective both existing and potential new business opportunities. Evaluating, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and recommending solutions. Integration into sales presentations, aligning risk mitigation strategies with business opportunities. Additionally, the Risk Assessor integrates findings into sales presentations, aligning risk mitigation strategies with business opportunities.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in the security risk assessment, threat analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and recommend appropriate security measures.
• Ability to travel.
• Matric NQF Level 4
• Certificate/Diploma in Risk Management/Business Administration NQF Level 05/06

Duties & Responsibilities:

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Conduct site visits with clients to establish and analyse security risk profiles in line with company requirements.
• Annually review risk assessments for designated client and propose new security solutions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or recommendations to enhance service delivery.
• Stay updated with the latest crime trends and security threats.
• Research area-specific crime patterns to validate risk assessment reports and client recommendations.
• Keep abreast of technological advancements in the security industry and provide clients with informed advice on emerging solutions.

 Reporting and Communication:

• Integrate risk assessment findings into presentations to provide a phased implementation of the proposed security solutions.
• Assist with any problems or complaints.
• Give full feedback to clients where necessary
• Ensure that information is communicated in a timely and accurate manner to all team members.

 Growth Management:

• Generate sales revenue at the projected annual target as determine by business.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities and emerging opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring customer satisfaction.

General:

• Have knowledge about all facets pertaining to your position.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks, analysis, and projects as and when required by Management
• This role is critical in ensuring that clients receive well-informed security assessments while also identifying business opportunities for enhanced security solutions.

 Competencies, Skills and Attributes:Analytical skills

• Building Relationships
• Driving Success
• Showing Resilience
• Processing Details
• Structuring Tasks
• Methodical thinking
• Communication skills
• Creating Innovation
• Evaluating Problems
• Proficient in technical and business writing skills
• A good technical knowledge of industry related equipment and systems.