Risk Management Senior Consultant at H. Pierson Associates

JOB SUMMARY

• The Senior Risk Manager provides expert risk advisory to clients, delivering tailored solutions that strengthen governance and business resilience. The role builds strong client relationships, identifies growth opportunities, and supports business development through high-quality insights and engagement. It combines deep risk expertise with commercial acumen to enhance client value and drive the firm’s strategic and revenue objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose clients’ risk management architecture, structures, and activities.
• Design and implement best-practice risk management frameworks and solutions.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies to optimize operations, earnings, and overall performance.
• Deliver risk management capacity-building programs for client teams.
• Provide advisory services on risk management software and tools.
• KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Must have Implemented Several Risk & Compliance projects
• Should have a sound knowledge of Risk Management across several sectors - Energy, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, etc.
• Must have a history of outperforming set business development targets.
• Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels
• Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Timeliness and accuracy of risk assessments and reports.
• Reduction in operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Compliance adherence and audit outcomes.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and support for strategic decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in the business sciences – Finance, Insurance, Banking, Risk Management, with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
• Must have a second degree or professional qualification (MBA, ACCA, CFA, etc.)
• A Risk Management Certification or similar Risk Training is required
• Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels
• Must have a history of outperforming set business development targets.
• Must have implemented Governance Risk & Compliance projects
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Risk Management from a best-practice institution.
• Should have a sound knowledge of Risk Management across several sectors - Energy, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, etc.
• Global exposure is important.
• Excellent self-presentation
• Strong communication and presentation skills.