Senior Risk Analyst

**THE JOB AT A GLANCE**

As the Senior Risk Analyst, you will be reporting to the Business Risk Manager. You will be responsible for facilitating the implementation and operationalisation of the enterprise risk management framework while working closely with the actuarial, finance and other functional areas within the business. You will also be required to coach and guide Junior and Intermediate risk analysts in the implementation and facilitation of risk across the business.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**

**Administration of the EWRM function**:

- Manage the implementation of all aspects of the risk function, including implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage, monitor and report risks
- Assist in the development and management of processes to identify and evaluate business areas' risks and risk and control self-assessments
- Communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate risk management methodologies, tools and techniques across the business
- Facilitate risk workshops and risk Reporting for the business and for reporting to the Risk Committee
- Highlight areas of constraints, areas of improvement and report recommendation to management
- Coordinate with risk champions within the business for escalation and reporting of risks and action items
- Coordinate the integrated Combined Assurance for all lines of Assurance.
- Facilitate and manage project risks assessments and the action items accordingly.
- Develop and ensure maintenance of risk register
- Coordinate risk assessment, collate information regarding risks and controls, managing the EWRM database and producing risk management reports
- Assist in the development of a checklist of all ERM Policies and documents and monitor the implementation thereof
- Conduct assurance reviews on all businesses within RMA
- Test the adequacy and effectiveness of risk controls and report on outcomes to management.

**Risk training and development**:

- Successfully facilitate risk workshops independently.

**Project involvement**:

- Project manage various ad-hoc projects pertaining to governance and risk management
- Administer risk analysis projects and ensure that all risks are addressed.

**Risk system administration**:

- Administer the risk management system used for risk management, compliance management, control self-assessment and surveys.

**Team Coaching**:

- Guide and Coach Junior and Risk Analysts on conducting risk assessments and risk related work in general
- Scope and review the work of Risk and Junior Risk Analysts.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?**
- NQF Level 7: Relevant B Com Degree (i.e. Risk and Insurance or Accounting/Auditing)
- 5 - 7 years risk management experience in the financial services sector, preferably in or with exposure to a short-term insurance or a long-term insurance environment
- Membership with IRM (advantageous)
- Knowledge of any of the well-known Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000 etc.)
- Understanding of Solvency Assessment & Management (SAM).
- Good understanding and exposure to basic quantitative risk management concepts, i.e., Insurance risks; Market risks; Credit risks and Operational risks
- Perform risk assessments on new and existing products
- Facilitate risk workshops throughout the Group
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Analyse and understand complex structures
- Report writing is essential.

**WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?**

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that’s 130 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Flexible work arrangements (combination of remote and in the office). Furthermore, you will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

**Turnaround time**

**Our Commitment to transformation**:

- NQF Level 7: Relevant B Com Degree (i.e. Risk and Insurance or Accounting/Auditing)
- 5 - 7 years risk management experience in the financial services sector, preferably in or with exposure to a short-term insurance or a long-term insurance environment
- Membership with IRM (advantageous)
- Knowledge of any of the well-known Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000 etc.)
- Understanding of Solvency Assessment & Management (SAM).
- Good understanding and exposure to basic quantitative risk management concepts, i.e., Insurance risks; Market risks; Credit risks and Operational risks
- Perform risk assessments on new and existing products
- Facilitate risk workshops throughout the Group
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Analyse and understand complex structures
- Report writing is essential.