Regional Lead Risk

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for a motivated Regional Lead-Risk to join their team in Johannesburg. This dynamic role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to align local efforts with broader regional and global objectives. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team while ensuring the effective operation of the local desk and fostering a high-performance culture.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the offshore strategy set by the CRO
• Prepare South African risk team cost reviews and forecasts
• Lead regular updates for senior management on office progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, IT, finance, HR, and facilities
• Optimize systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy, working closely with onshore offices and IT teams
• Monitor and manage local desk operations
• Create and manage a KPI reporting dashboard
• Ensure adherence to procedures, frameworks, and accurate execution of tasks
• Provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Support resource and succession planning in coordination with HR and business heads
• Manage team performance and structure optimization, including headcount projections and recruitment coordination with HR
• Lead regular team meetings and organize team-building initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across regional offices
• Provide insights to senior management on office and team performance, along with strategic recommendations for local operations

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree
• 15 years of experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within finance, banking, or risk management

• Strong leadership with emotional intelligence
• Excellent time and priority management skills
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, highly motivated, and committed
• Independent, flexible, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong customer focus in a global, demanding environment
• Analytical skills with the ability to define problems and recommend improvements
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel to Europe once or twice a year