PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Risk Manager, the Assistant Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, assessing and designing control/mitigation activities for the risks within the company and to ensure compliance to the set controls.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management


Assessment of risk positions and exposures for all CIC Group entities as well as actions taken to manage these risks.
Analysis of trends and patterns and developing rules and strategies to improve the efficiency of risk identification and assessment
Preparation and/or regular update of the risk framework, risk registers, risk appetite statements and risk tolerance statements for each of the CIC Group entities.
Assessment of changes in CIC Group’s risk profile and pre-defined risk limits and advising management accordingly.
Analyze emerging risks and trends, and develop strategies to mitigate exposure.
Oversee development and implementation of risk mitigation plans and action tracking mechanisms.
Ensure timely reporting to senior management and the Board, including updates on risk appetite, tolerance levels, and residual risk.
Preparation of action tracking plans on risks and controls and monitoring agreed actions to closure.
Maintenance of risk and incidence logs as well as monitoring of emerging risks.
Monitor the residual risk within the set control;
Coordinate risk champions in risk identification and analysis;
Develop and recommend risk responses to management;


 Reporting & Communication


Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for executive and board-level risk and compliance discussions.
Provide quarterly status reports on data protection and risk management to senior and middle management.
Escalate instances of non-compliance or high-impact risk events promptly, with recommended actions.


Leadership & People Management


Supervise and coach the reportees, including performance appraisals and development planning.
Foster cross-functional collaboration on risk and compliance initiatives across CIC subsidiaries.


Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavioural Competencies

Academic and Professional Requirements


Education    Bachelor’s Degree    Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Professional Qualification    CISA/CISM/CRM or Progress in CPA.


Experience Required:

 Description    Required years of experience


Relevant experience    5 years