Risk Officer
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or a related field.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Identification & Assessment
Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across departments.
Maintain and regularly update the company's risk register.
Conduct risk assessments for new products, projects, and business initiatives.
Risk Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor key risk indicators and escalate emerging risks to management.
Prepare periodic risk reports for management and, where applicable, the board.
Track remediation of identified risks and control weaknesses.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Support the design, implementation, and review of internal controls across business processes.
Conduct compliance checks against company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Assist in fraud prevention and detection initiatives.
Business Continuity & Incident Management
Support the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Investigate risk incidents, losses, or control breaches, and recommend corrective actions.
Training & Awareness
Promote a strong risk-aware culture through training and awareness sessions.
Advise departments on risk mitigation strategies for day-to-day operations.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound understanding of risk management frameworks and internal controls.
High attention to detail and integrity.
Good report-writing and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.