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Head of Risk: Investments

Employer
Humankind Group
Location
Boksburg Boksburg Ekurhuleni, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 4, 2024
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Job Role
Risk Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Reference: HC003748-Anele-1Role Purpose:The Head of Risk: Investments is responsible for managing and executing the first line risk management plans and programmes as required in terms of the Investments Risk Management governance model, working with the Group Head of ERM. The Head of Risk: Investments is responsible for leading the management of the first line risk function for all the client's Investments legal entities.The Head of Risk: Investments will also provide first line risk management support to the Individual Consulting business unit within the Consulting Platform. The support incorporates the various divisional executives in the execution of applicable risk management strategies, plans and programmes. The following key outputs form part of this role:

Take responsibility for identifying, evaluating and mitigating risk events that could threaten the profitability and productivity.
Spearhead efforts related to enterprise risk management and ensure the implementation of appropriate risk management plans and practices.
Engage with key stakeholders and role players and prepare applicable risk registers and the risk profile.
Quantify suitable risk limits and assist business to develop and adopt their respective risk appetite statements.
Support management with the development of internal controls as well as plans and processes to measure and mitigate risks across the business.
Formulate and implement appropriate assurance strategies (testing, reviewing and monitoring) in line with agreed priorities and aligned to the Group combined assurance plans.
Create and report on suitable risk measurements, assessments and reports as required for management purposes.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of business plans and strategies as well as appropriate policies and processes related to their implementation.

Experience & Requirements:· Minimum of 8 to 10+ years' experience in risk management, audit, governance and assurance environment.· Experience in the risk management or internal audit environments for financial services required.· Specialist experience in the investment management or asset management industry.· Experience in designing risk management policies and programmes, in identifying, measuring, implementing and monitoring, assessing and reporting in the risk management role and best practice risk management frameworks.· Experience in assessing more complex risks, with a commercial outlook, and recommending mitigations· Strong experience in the identification, quantification, evaluation and assessment of risks as well as facilitation of risk management workshops.· A good understanding of the three lines of defence model· Knowledge and awareness of the external and competitor environments.

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