AVP - Risk Management

Job Purpose

The Risk Management Resource will support the Chief Risk Officer in identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in the organization's investment portfolios. This position entails the surveillance

of the market environment, the provision of strategic insights to optimise risk-adjusted returns, and the assurance of investment compliance with regulatory frameworks. Will collaborate closely with

senior management, fellow risk officers, compliance officers, and investment teams to guarantee sustainable growth and protect the organization's assets.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Risk Identification and Assessment:

1. Risk Identification and Assessment:

- Analyze potential risks including market, credit, operational, liquidity, and regulatory risks.

- Evaluate investment portfolios to assess exposure to various risk factors.

2. Risk Mitigation:

- Implement risk mitigation strategies and support in implementation of risk limits in systems.

- Support in implementation of various Risk Projects.

- Collaborate with the investment team to ensure risk considerations are incorporated into portfolio decisions.

3. Change Management:

- Contribute and support the CRO in review of new products, process and activity.

4. Investment Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure that all risk management activities adhere to relevant regulations and internal policies.

- Review the evolving regulatory changes and implement the same as appropriate.

5. Risk Monitoring and Reporting:

- Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

- Develop risk models and stress-testing scenarios to measure potential impacts on the portfolio.

- Continuously monitor market conditions, investment trends, and risk exposures.

6. Support in Operational Risk and Internal Audit activities:

- Support the Chief Risk Officer in Operational Risk and Internal Audit Engagements

Preferred candidate profile

Candidate should have 5+ years of experience into risk management.