Risk Lead (Banking / Finance) – Port Louis, Mauritius
Risk Lead (Banking / Finance) – Port Louis, Mauritius
Description:
Job Description:
Our client within the financial sector, who forms part of a leading Mauritian bank is currently looking for a Risk lead, who would be Reporting functionally to the Risk Management Committee of the client, and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer of the company, the incumbent will be responsible for driving the risk management function of the company with a view to protecting economic value and supporting sustainable growth in line with the strategic goals of the Cluster and within the limits of agreed risk appetite and limits set by the Board and/or through regulatory guidelines/requirements.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that policies and procedures are developed and regularly updated
Drive an appropriate risk culture within the cluster
Design and maintain appropriate risk metrics within the different areas of risk including, but not limited to, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, reputational risk and IT risk
Develop and use appropriate tools, methodologies and models to measure and manage risks
Ensure that appropriate dashboards and databases are maintained
Report to the Board/Board Risk Committee on risk practices and adherence to risk management norms
Conduct stress testing on a regular basis
Liaise with the credit underwriting function
Monitor the adoption of appropriate security and data integrity standards and configurations across software solutions deployed
Work with the companiesbusiness and control functions, as well as with the risk functions of the Group entities to continuously enhance the risk management function
Conduct risk assessments on new products and client segments
Adhere to high ethical standards and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
Ensure high level of service standards including level of ethics and integrity in line with the banks values
Ensure that an optimum structure with the required staffing skills and competencies exists to deliver set objectives
Effectively lead and manage the team towards optimal performance
Ensure effective management of company resources
Requirements:Qualification and Skill
Post graduate qualifications in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Financial Risk Management or any other relevant field or equivalent professional qualification
7+ years’ experience in Financial/Risk Management of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level
Thorough knowledge of financial services business, global trends and regulatory requirements
Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills
Strong Leadership and Interpersonal and Coaching skills
Ability to relate market/economy knowledge and trends to the business, anticipating potential risks and impacts
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at [email protected]
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.