Risk Management Specialist

Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with departments to build and maintain risk profiles, focusing on risk identification, assessment, management, monitoring, and reporting.Participate in risk-related projects and conduct detailed analyses of processes, functions, and regulatory requirements.Engage with stakeholders, including senior executives, to foster a risk-aware culture.Provide risk management guidance to department heads and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.Prepare risk reports, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, such as process automation.Partner with risk owners to manage risk processes and develop proactive risk management plans.Regularly assess and monitor risks and ensure alignment between the audit plan and identified risks.Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance risk reporting and understanding.Oversee third-party service provider relationships and ensure ongoing risk monitoring.Manage and close out audit findings and oversee third-party due diligence.Requirements:Qualifications: Degree in Risk Management, CA(SA), CFA, or a related qualification.Experience: 2-5 years in financial services and risk management/auditing.Knowledge: Familiarity with the financial services and insurance sectors, IFRS, Companies Act, and risk management principles.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.