Manager Risk Management

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and providing independent, strategic risk reporting to the Board. This role proactively engages with departments across the organization to identify, assess, and monitor key risks. With a collaborative and enthusiastic approach, it ensures that risk insights, dashboards, and reports presented to the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the organization.

• Conduct end-to-end risk lifecycle activities, including risk identification, assessment, aggregation, evaluation, and mitigation planning.

• Collaborate across functions to embed a risk-aware culture and deliver enterprise-wide risk training.

• Lead strategic risk initiatives, and present it to the board/ management risk appetite statements, key risk indicators (KRIs), and risk heat maps.

• Analyse data to monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, ensuring timely escalation of issues.

• Oversee operational risk management, internal financial controls, and business control testing.

• Develop and deliver risk reports and dashboards for the Board, Executive Committee, and Audit & Risk Committee.

• Support internal audits, RCSAs, and department-level risk reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA from a reputed institution.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in risk management, including enterprise, operational.

• Industry exposure across consulting, insurance, financial services, legal, and technology preferred. • Proven track record of working with executive leadership and governance bodies.

• Experience with GRC tools and risk automation platforms (Fusion, SAP ECC, etc.).

Certifications (Preferred):

• COSO ERM Certificate

• CRISP – Certified Risk Professional

• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Possesses a confident, professional, and approachable demeanour.

• Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

• Able to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences.

• Comfortable engaging with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Exhibits a collaborative attitude with the ability to influence without direct authority.