Head, Enterprise Risk Management at PanAfrican Capital Holdings Limited

About the job

In this role, you will lead the Risk Team to advise Management and Board on various types of risks (business, financial, legal, environmental and security.) You will identify potential threats and create plans to prevent and mitigate problems. You should be highly perceptive and methodical. You should also have the ability to communicate effectively and present your plans in a convincing way. If you have experience in risk assessment and financial analysis, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will ensure that our companies secure their reputations and profitability by controlling risk. 

• Your major responsibilities include but not limited to;
• Identifying and analyzing various risks (e.g. business, financial)
• Developing risk management controls and contingency plans
• Communicating recommendations to management

Other Responsibilities;

• Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of an enterprise-wide risk management framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct Risk and Control Self- Assessment (RCSA) annually to document risks across the group and work with audit team to come up with audit calendar aimed at mitigating groupwide risks.
• Identify, assess, control and monitor – Market risks, financial risks, Reputational risks, Operational risks, Physical risks with well spelt-out migrants across the group.
• Take ownership of groupwide SOPs and BCP documents and frequent review of same.
• Oversee technology risk management initiatives, ensuring the identification and mitigation of risks associated with technology and information security.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across the group, keeping abreast of changes and communicating implications to the leadership team.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization's assets and interests.
• Develop and maintain crisis management plans, ensuring the organization is prepared to respond effectively to unexpected events.
• Communicate risk-related insights, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Foster a risk-aware culture within the organization, providing training and guidance to employees on risk management best practices.
• Collaborate with various functional units, including Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology, to integrate risk management seamlessly into business processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to ensure effective risk assurance and compliance with audit recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in progressive experience in risk management within financial services companies, with a proven track record of successfully navigating complex risk landscapes.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating user-centric principles into risk management practices, resulting in enhanced user satisfaction and loyalty.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong capability to make data-driven decisions and anticipate risks through analytical insights.
• Demonstrated ability and keen appreciation for operational processes, collaborating seamlessly with operational teams to integrate risk strategies.
• Strong experience in maintaining a commercially oriented approach, with a focus on margin maximization goals rather than risk minimization, aligning risk strategies with organizational profitability objectives.