The Risk Manager will play a critical role in establishing the
framework for evaluating and monitoring the Enterprise Risk management
techniques across the Sahara entities in different locations.
Key deliverables include providing a holistic view of the key risks
that affect the businesses and identify business opportunities
Collaborating with various Sahara entities to identify, assess and implement robust risk mitigation strategies.
Support in streamlining various business processes and establish
more effective internal controls to drive profit maximization and
reduction of costs
Facilitate the standardization and uniformity of the business processes across the Group
Promote a risk-aware culture within Sahara business locations
Design and implement an overall risk management process for the
organization, which includes an analysis of the financial and
non-financial impact on the company if a risk crystalizes.
Identify potential regulatory and non-regulatory risks through
thorough and ongoing risk assessments with relevant business leads.
Liaise with the business to identify Company / team specific risks to maintain & update the Business Risk Assessment.
Evaluate identified risks against a variety of information &
factors (e.g. documents / statistics / reports / trends) to provide
commentary and recommendations about how to mitigate these risks;
Drivee service levels from the Risk & Compliance function to
ensure that the operational risk needs of the business are serviced
appropriately, through maintenance / reporting and controls of key
areas;
Establish a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework across all jurisdictions.
Identify and manage the Company’s operational risk priorities.
Ensure the risk priorities are effectively addressed through a
regular testing program of the standard policies, procedures, systems,
and controls.
Initiate action to address any gaps or deficiencies identified during the remediation process.
Provide insightful, quality reporting to internal Boards, Committees, and other key stakeholders to support risk processes.
Manage the completion of the Annual Risk & Compliance Staff Declaration.
Contribute to Risk Committee meetings on current risk issues and developments.
Maintain an open and productive relationship with the Company's insurers.
Overseeing and testing the Group Business Continuity Plan.
Develop, monitor, and maintain a Group Risk register for the Board.
Update the Board on recent developments around global risk management practices.
Conducting policy, process, and compliance reviews, which may include liaising with internal / external auditors.
Evaluate employees' risk awareness and provide support and training within the company where necessary.
Draft the Risk management plan, risk training strategy, and the continuous awareness program.
BSc / BA in Finance, Accounting, Law, Social Sciences, an IT course or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years Risk Management experience in a managerial/supervisory position.
Experience with auditing and reporting procedures
Sound knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Integrated
Framework, Fraud and Anti-money laundering Frameworks.
Strong experience in the analysis of business metrics and the formulation of Key Risk and Performance Indicators
Technically strong with good IT ability.
Excellent relationship management skills – proven experience of
building internal & external relationships, through strong
interpersonal and team working skills
A relevant Risk Management qualification (E.g., Professional Risk Manager - PRM) is an advantage.
Working Relationships
Executive Directors
Managing Directors and Business / Unit Heads
Head-Group Audit , Risk, HR and other Heads of entities, and staff