Enterprise Risk Manager

For over 40 years, Business Partners Limited has been the entrepreneur's financier, empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through tailor-made financing solutions, mentorship, technical assistance, and affordable business premises.

We believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most aspirational and inspirational human endeavors. As we pursue our goal to be a world class value adding SME investor, we recognise that our people make the difference with their skills, knowledge, and passion for what we do.Diversity and inclusivity are therefore central to our values and deeply embedded in our purpose to empower entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate professional to head our Risk Management Division as an Enterprise Risk Manager.

Position Summary:

The Enterprise Risk Manager (ERM) is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the organisation's enterprise-wide risk management framework. The role ensures that risks are consistently identified, assessed, monitored, mitigated and reported across business units, enabling effective decision-making and long-term sustainability. The ERM works closely with the Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors to embed a strong risk culture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Required Qualification and Experience:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (required).
• Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA) designation is advantageous.
• Master's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or MBA is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit or compliance in a financial services environment.
• 5 years of experience in a managerial position.
• Direct experience and liaison with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).
• Experience working with ERM tools or systems is preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

Risk Framework & Governance

• Lead the continuous development and implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with organisational strategy.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities across business units.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of risk policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with internationally accepted risk management guidelines and standards.

Risk Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor, analyse, and report on key risk exposures and emerging risks.
• Maintain and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to inform strategic decisions and highlight areas of operational risk.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.

Operational Risk Management

• Conduct Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), scenario analysis, and incident reviews.
• Support business units in developing and testing risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure operational risks are documented, escalated, and managed in accordance with policy.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate risk-related data and documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risk impact of business initiatives and projects.
• Drive and ensure the delivery of risk workshops and training sessions to promote enterprise-wide risk awareness and strengthen organisational risk management capabilities.
• Champion the integration of a risk-conscious mindset across all levels of the organisation, fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

Support for Leadership

• Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to support Executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in special risk-related projects including ISO certifications and audit readiness.

The successful candidate should ideally possess the following key competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, tools, and practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Analytical ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative risk data.
• Strong risk management background, preferably with FIC experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across departments.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and risk assessments.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Communication

• Excellent report writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate risk concepts into actionable business insights.

Business Partners Limited offers market-related remuneration, including short- and medium-term incentives. The appointed ERM will initially report to the Managing Director, with a potential change in reporting line to a member of Executive Management anticipated in the short to medium term.

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