Jobs at Rhizome Consulting

Job Summary

• The Director, Risk Management, will oversee enterprise-wide risk governance, including financial, operational, strategic, and geopolitical risk frameworks. S/he will design and embed robust controls, enhance risk intelligence, and lead the organisation toward excellence in risk culture and compliance. This role requires a seasoned risk strategist who can anticipate threats, develop actionable mitigation policies, and partner closely with executive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, quantification, monitoring, and mitigation for all business units.
• Strengthen organisational resilience by building a risk-aware culture and embedding risk ownership across departments.
• Provide strategic guidance on geopolitical, economic, and sector-specific risks that influence investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and international risk management best practices.
• Prepare and present board-level risk reports, dashboards, and analytics that inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal audit, finance, strategy, and operations teams to ensure aligned risk controls.
• Oversee contingency planning, stress testing, scenario analysis, and crisis readiness.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CRM, or equivalent are a strong advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in enterprise risk management within investment institutions, sovereign wealth funds, financial services, or large corporate entities.
• Advanced training in enterprise risk, governance, audit, or compliance frameworks.
• Deep understanding of global financial regulations, investment risk practices, and sovereign or institutional fund management.
• Strong ability to synthesise complex risk intelligence into actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial, operational, strategic, and geopolitical risk domains.
• Proven track record of designing and executing comprehensive risk governance systems.
• Strong relationship management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders.

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Job Summary

• The Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy, will lead corporate financial planning, investment strategy, capital allocation, and enterprise performance management for the organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring exceptional analytical rigour, strategic foresight, and mastery in guiding C-suite decisions. S/he will shape long-term financial direction, oversee mergers and acquisitions insights, and drive strategic initiatives that strengthen organisational stability and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of corporate finance strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s long-term goals.
• Oversee capital allocation frameworks, financial modelling, scenario planning, and strategic forecasting.
• Provide executive-level advisory on investment decisions, M&A opportunities, and portfolio optimisation.
• Guide annual and multi-year budget planning, financial governance, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align financial strategy with regulatory requirements and economic trends.
• Drive strategy formulation processes, including risk-adjusted planning, organisational prioritisation, and initiative sequencing.
• Advise senior leadership on economic, geopolitical, and market developments affecting long-term investment direction.
• Produce high-level board and executive reports that support accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in corporate finance, investment strategy, economic advisory, or related sector.
• Proven expertise in capital allocation, enterprise financial planning, financial modelling, and M&A evaluations.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling, strategic planning, capital structuring, and investment analysis.
• Strong background in working with regulatory institutions, investment authorities, or large financial organisations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior decision-makers.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for executive and board audiences.
• High level of integrity, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior executives, board committees, and external stakeholders.

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Job Summary

• The HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with departmental leaders to translate business priorities into effective people strategies. S/he will support talent planning, leadership development, performance optimisation, organisational design, and change management. The role requires strong advisory capabilities, an understanding of workforce dynamics, and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with organisational priorities and performance objectives.
• Lead talent planning, workforce capability development, succession planning, and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR advisory on organisational design, role restructuring, and competency development.
• Drive performance management cycles, compensation planning processes, and change management activities.
• Support leadership coaching, employee engagement, and culture-building interventions.
• Collaborate with HR centres of excellence to deliver seamless HR operations and people analytics insights.
• Champion initiatives that strengthen employee experience, workforce productivity, and organisational cohesion.
• Monitor HR metrics and recommend data-backed improvements to support decision-making.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional HR certifications such as CIPM, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong background in talent strategy, organisational development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Training in change management, organisational development, or leadership coaching is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and navigate complex organisational structures.
• Strong knowledge of HR analytics, compensation frameworks, and performance enablement systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams and navigating organisational change.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into people-focused solutions.