Chief Risk Officer at 4 Quarters Consultants Limited

Duties

• Assist the Board/Management to develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment and recording of business risks relating to processes and functions.
• Define the enterprise risk management framework and establish guidelines for the development and implementation of supporting policies and procedures.
• Incorporate risk considerations into strategic decision-making and ensure alignment between business strategies of line management and the risk policy.
• Ensure portfolio optimization through risk diversification and transfer strategies, in line with the risk/reward profile.
• Provide input into capital and resource allocation decisions.
• Establish and maintain a risk awareness culture and provide appropriate opportunities for organizational learning, including lessons learned from previous problems, on-going communication, training and development.
• Monitor and report on adherence to the organizations risk framework / policies to the Board.
• Act as the point of contact between the organization and Regulators/investors with reference to risk management issues.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline at a minimum
• MSc in Risk Management
• Professional certification

Experience:

• 12 years post qualification experience
• 10 years in risk management of which 7 years must be in the banking sector and at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage market, liquidity and enterprise risk.
• Deep understanding of risk management trends in the local & international financial services industry.
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the business objectives and processes of various functions.