Director: Risk Advisory Services

SUMMARY:
The Director: Risk Advisory Services is a strategic, forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of risk, governance, and opportunity. In this role, you’ll shape and drive the Risk Advisory strategy, lead high-impact initiatives, and build trusted relationships with senior clients while overseeing the delivery of top-tier risk management and internal audit solutions. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, sharp commercial insight, and a passion for excellence to grow the portfolio, spot emerging risks before they become problems, and turn complexity into clear, actionable value for clients. As a leader, you’ll inspire high-performing teams, champion quality and innovation, and play a key role in steering the business toward sustainable growth—all while making risk advisory smarter, bolder, and more impactful.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Job Title: Director: Risk Advisory Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Model: Onsite


JOB CONTEXT:
Ready to lead where strategy meets impact? As Director: Risk Advisory Services, you’ll take the helm of high-impact initiatives, build trusted relationships with senior clients, and deliver smart, high-quality risk management and internal audit solutions that really move the needle. This role is perfect for a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and sharp business savvy—someone who loves turning risk into opportunity, inspiring teams, and driving growth while raising the bar for operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategies to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice in alignment with firm objectives.
• Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit matters.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to risk frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Business Development: Identify new market opportunities and lead initiatives to grow client portfolios

• Minimum 12 years in risk advisory/internal audit, with at least 5/ 6 years in a leadership role (Senior Manager)
• Industry exposure – Strong experience in Mining and Telecommunications.
• Revenue growth and profitability of the Risk Advisory Services portfolio.
• Client satisfaction and retention metrics.
• Successful delivery of engagements within scope, time, and budget.
• Development and retention of key talent in the team.
• Minimum qualifications of Honors degree in internal audit, accounting or finance.
• Full professional qualification (CIA, or equivalent).
• CISA added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex engagements and client portfolios.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and business development acumen.
• Integrity and Ethical Judgment.
• Critical Thinking and Sound Judgment.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Resilience and Stress Tolerance.
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building.
• Leadership and Team Empowerment.
• Strategic Orientation.
• Commercial Awareness.
• Communication Excellence.
• Adaptability and Agility.
• Attention to Detail.
• Confidentiality and Discretion.
• Accountability and Ownership.

• Will be agreed based on qualifications, experience and skills.