Head: Risk Governance and Portfolio Management

4 days ago

Sandton, South Africa Secondments Full time

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership of internal rating and pricing models and systems, including on-going review and testing of methodologies, guidelines, and procedures in line with Basle/other standards and working with external parties where necessary

Oversee IFRS 9 impairment model functionality and ensure accurate, timely reporting of impairment figures in line with best practices

Formulation of a dynamic portfolio risk appetite model, including sector and country stress testing for on-going appetite assessment

Enhance credit risk management systems and procedures by identifying and closing gaps and inefficiencies

Provide advice and build strong relationships with stakeholders along the risk value chains covering specifically risk appetite and processes; Champion credit and investment risk policy formulation, review, approval and implementation

Custodianship and reporting on risk policy plans, ensuring standardization in line with prescripts as set by the organisation from time to time

Undertake credit risk assurance of managed portfolio, including sample and/or deep-dive assessments and tests and provide proposals on improving the quality of the book

Presentation and reporting of portfolio positions and trend analysis to different committees including Board Risk & Sustainable Committee

Presentation on portfolio matters to different stakeholders such as Rating agencies, Lenders and other DFIs

Chairing of monthly Investment Monitoring Forum or other portfolio committee and a voting member of relevant internal management committees.

Accountability for the formulation, implementation and internal communication of sustainability risk guidelines, policies, methods, systems and procedures that drive ESG initiatives adopted by the company and in alignment with Business stakeholders

Oversee the development and review and implementation of Country Risk and Financial Institutions policies, models, systems and procedures

Participation in different forums and projects which align with area of responsibility and seek to add-value to the Corporation, such as the data integrity project, automation of credit processes and reporting

**QUALIFICATIONS**: (Formal qualifications)

Chartered Accountant (CA), MCom degree or equivalent post graduate qualification

SELECTION CRITERIA

(Formal qualifications, knowledge, type and length of experience and skills required to perform the job competently)

10 to 15 years relevant experience in a financial institution, preferably a DFI,
Working experience of Basel framework, models and principles
Experience in Portfolio management and reporting, including to senior committees.
Experience and knowledge of the end-to-end credit risk management processes.
Experience in policy formulation and implementation;
Good understanding of quantitative models and proven track-record of project implementation and working with external stakeholders

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Leadership
People Management (Talent Management, Training & Development, Performance Management)
Problem Solving
Business Acumen
Report writing Skills
Strong attention to detail and data validity
Project Management Skills
Strong Analytical Skills
Planning and Organizing

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Good Communication Skills
Self-motivated and self-driven skills
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Negotiating and influencing
Interpersonal Skills
Team player

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