Group Risk Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a Funeral Assurance Group based in Durban is currently in search of a Group Risk Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of a risk and compliance framework for the Group to effectively manage all risk exposures that pose and internal/external threat to the Group of Companies and ensure compliance to internal processes and policies, applicable laws and regulations, across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk and Compliance related field
• High levels of computer literacy

Experience and Knowledge required:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in managing risk and compliance functions in a corporate environment and seven (7) years of which have
  been at Management Level
• Knowledge of Corporate Regulatory Environment
• Business Continuity Management
• Regulatory and Legal Frameworks
• Risk Management and Compliance Policies, Strategies and Procedures
• Fraud prevention strategies and their implementation
• Proven experience in strategy and Business Development
• Experience in the Insurance/ Funeral Assurance industry
• A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel for business purposes.

Skills and Competencies required:

• Risk Analysis & Reporting skills
• Strategic Skills
• Project Management and Planning Skills
• Stakeholder Relations Skills
• Coaching and Mentorship Skills
• People Management Skills