Head of Risk
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Cape Town, Century City - Full-time in office
We are seeking an experienced leader to head our Project Management Office and Risk function. This pivotal role will drive project delivery excellence while ensuring robust risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- PMO strategy: Develop and implement frameworks, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and governance standards.
- Enterprise risk management: Maintain risk registers, oversee mitigation plans, and embed a culture of compliance.
- Governance & compliance: Support executive committees, ensure adherence to financial services regulations, and manage audits.
- Programme delivery: Oversee strategic initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure projects meet scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Business continuity: Develop and test disaster recovery and continuity strategies.
- Leadership: Mentor and grow a high‑performing PMO and risk team, fostering accountability and innovation.
- Third‑party risk: Monitor vendor compliance and establish contractual risk controls.
Key Performance Indicators
- Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
- Timely and successful project delivery
- Strong governance and control environment
- Staff development and performance management
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years in risk, compliance, governance, or regulatory roles
- 5+ years leading a PMO function
- Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or banking
- Strong background in project management, capacity planning, and risk frameworks
- Relevant certifications: PMP/Prince2/Agile, Certified Risk Manager, Certified Compliance Professional
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of project management, risk governance, and regulatory compliance.
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