Risk Manager - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 24-11-2015 5:05:20 PM
17-12-2015 6:46:30 PM
Role Title
Risk Manager

Purpose of the role
Accountable for the support, implementation and management of the risk function for a specific business unit in order to minimize losses.

Department
Legal, Risk and Compliance
Required Qualification
Degree or Advanced Diploma in Risk management.

Experience
2 - 4 years relevant risk management experience.

Risk Management Culture
Establish a sound risk management culture through awareness of campaigns to influence behaviour and drive the importance of compliance.

Partnership Management
Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members

Provision of Subject Matter Expertise
Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
Perspective: Process

Operational Execution
Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress
Corporate Governance Compliance
Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements
Risk Policy
Implement business performance and risk management frameworks and relevant risk methodologies.
Risk Loss Reporting Reconcile and report on monthly risk loss
Operational Risk Management
Manage operational risk on a day to day basis which includes monitoring and reporting. This should include measures and procedures for:- understanding key processes, risk identification, risk analysis and assessment responding to risks identified and assessed adequate information and communication and monitoring of risk management activities· Ensure that necessary action is implemented to reduce the operational risk to an acceptable level
Basel II Compliance K
Manage and ensure compliance to the Basel II accord.
Risk Management Benchmarking
Benchmark current practices against the risk management framework and adjust practices as and when necessary
Risk Mitigation Planning
Identify and implement risk management initiatives and compile risk mitigation plans in order to proactively action identified risks
Risk Reporting Provide qualitative risk status reporting with accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analyzing trends and data
Perspective: People

People Management Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment
equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation and achieve efficiencies
Personal Development Manage personal development to increase own skills and
competencies

COMPETENCIES
Name of Competency Proficiency Level
Cognitive|Analysis And Attention To
Detail Precise, systematic and rule-oriented in gathering, reviewing and evaluating data from a variety of perspectives; includes the ability to work with precision and highlight inaccuracies and inconsistencies in detailed information
Intrapersonal Ethical Judgement Maintains social, ethical and organisational values, firmly adhering to
codes of conduct and ethical principles
Intrapersonal Drive And Results
Orientation The capacity to be a self-starter and originator who maintains high
levels of activity and produces a consistent high quality output within agreed deadlines; is prompt and proactive in driving for results and sets demanding goals for self and others
Communication Verbal And Written
Communication (inc. Listening) Listens attentively, presents information in a clear manner and responds appropriately to the verbal and written communication of others; includes the ability to regulate delivery in response to the needs of the target audience
Functional Commercial And
Financial Acumen Understands relevant financial and commercial knowledge and applies this knowledge to be able to optimise financial resources to meet current and/or future priorities
Functional Consulting And Advising Provides technical or specialist insights that provide meaningful opportunities for solution-building
Interpersonal Building Strategic
Relationships / Networking Develops a wide network of business contacts and use influential people as agents to accomplish professional objectives