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You will be responsible for the following:

Strategic Design and Implementation:

• Assists the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in designing, embedding, and implementing continuous enhancements to Risk Management functions.
• Fosters a management philosophy and culture aligned with effective risk management throughout the organization.

Operational Risk Oversight:

• Spearheads and oversees enterprise-wide operational risk identification and
• assessment.
• Utilizes various ORM tools, including Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Project Risk Assessment/Advisory activities (PRA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), Incident Management, Issue and Action Management.

Risk Tools Implementation:

• Ensures the comprehensive implementation of all Risk Tools.

Risk Management Activities:

• Strategic Design & Implementation: Work closely with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to design, embed, and continuously improve risk management functions across the organization.
• Operational Risk Oversight: Lead enterprise-wide efforts in operational risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, utilizing various tools such as Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Project Risk Assessment (PRA), and Incident Management.
• Risk Tools Implementation: Oversee the deployment of risk management tools and methodologies to ensure comprehensive coverage and effectiveness.

Risk Governance & Reporting:

• Guidance & Review: Provide guidance on risk acceptance, contract reviews, and policy/procedure updates.
• Regulatory Compliance: Analyze and provide feedback on new regulations and laws that impact risk management and the company's operations.
• Governance & Escalations: Review risk reports, escalate key risks to senior management, and ensure prompt resolution of non-compliance issues.

Planning & Organization

• Takes the lead in orchestrating business planning activities for Risk Management.
• Collaborates with teams to shape comprehensive strategies for the overall Risk Group.
• Contributes critical insights to shape individual work plans and assigned areas.
• Facilitates the creation of short, mid, and long-term strategies for the Risk Governance (RG) function.
• Plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing operational risk management strategies.
• Ensures strict adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and regularly reviews the Risk Management Framework.
• Contributes significantly to the establishment and enhancement of Policies and Guidelines mandated by Regulatory bodies. Governance, Reporting and Escalations
• Reviews and provides inputs to all risk reports, results, issues, and decisions to the CRO, Senior Management, and the Board
• Escalates key risks and actual/potential non-compliance incidents to respective risk owners through the CRO to ensure that potential risks or incidents are managed effectively.
• Validates gap analysis against required regulation / laws / Internal policies, performs escalations and collaborations in addressing gaps
• Formulate and implement operational risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly review and update the Risk Management Framework and associated policies.
• Play a pivotal role in enhancing policies and guidelines in line with regulatory standards.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred).
• Proven experience in risk management, operational risk, or governance, ideally in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, tools, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior management and lead cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package