Risk Management PM

Role Description

The Risk Management Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing risk management initiatives across the organization. This role ensures that risks—financial, operational, strategic, and compliance-related—are identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated effectively. The Risk Management PM collaborates with cross-functional teams, senior management, and stakeholders to embed risk-aware practices into projects, processes, and decision-making, supporting the organization’s resilience and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk management projects from initiation through execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across projects, business units, and processes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, controls, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, compliance teams, and executives, to embed risk management practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, scenario analyses, and impact evaluations to support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), risk events, and mitigation progress to senior management.
• Maintain risk registers, documentation, and compliance records to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Facilitate risk workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs to promote a risk-aware culture.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and best practices in risk management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance risk management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal audit, compliance, and legal teams as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management, project management, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing projects with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in risk management software, project management tools, and reporting systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Risk Management Professional (RMP) are a plus.
• Ability to foster a risk-aware culture and drive adherence to risk management best practices.