Risk and Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
Identify and assess risks within the company environment in collaboration with Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Implement risk management practices Identify and assess risks within the company environment in collaboration with Manager. Provide recommendations into the risk management action plan. Implement the risk awareness plan, as agreed by Management. Assist in reviewing risk strategies, ensuring alignment line with the company objectives. Maintain and compile a risk register to inform risk management decisions. Verify management action plans and follow up on outstanding management actions. Identify gaps on policies and procedures and recommend mechanisms to alleviate them. Monitor the effectiveness of the Risk Committee and risk champions within the the company. Update the operational risk control matrix on a quarterly basis. Compile risk and control reports quarterly, providing accurate information by due date. Compile enterprise risk scorecard report, based on information gathered. Implement enterprise risk scorecard, following up with the relevant stakeholders to achieve stipulated objectives. Undertake risk assessments to determine the the company's current risk exposure Conduct training\/risk awareness of employees in the use of risk management tools and techniques. Provide risk assurance on business processes. Monitor compliance of the Fund's Enterprise wide risk management policy, following up appropriately on issues identified. Follow up with the respective Unit Head to ensure each department's strategy incorporates risk management principles. Ensure incident management procedures are in place and risks mitigated. Provide assurance on the Fund's level of risk compliance Incorporate compliance awareness into the company culture. Assist with the design and implementation of a formal compliance programme i.e. establish and implement frameworks; policies and procedures; formal monitoring; and regulatory \/ legislative compliance reporting. Provide assurance on the Fund's level of compliance with operational and regulatory \/ legislative requirements Serve on various governance structures and facilitate the resolution of non-compliance incidents Foster a risk and compliance awareness culture Conduct risk and compliance awareness campaigns throughout the Fund. Co-facilitate awareness programmes with identified stakeholders. Provide guidance on strategic and business projects with regard to risk related matters. Provide project management support Participate in projects or collaborative business initiatives, and provide support on risk management activities Provide support on strategic and business projects Implement fraud risk management practises Implement fraud prevention frameworks, policies and plans Conduct preliminary investigations into suspicious activities Provide assistance to investigative authorities in connection with a fraud matter Follow up on fraud cases and provide periodic progress reports to governance structures Establish and implement business continuity management (BCM) practises and procedures Facilitate maintenance of BCM programme (BCP Strategy; planning and testing) Provide guidance to business units on business continuity management Submit reports to various governance structures on status of BCM for the Fund Assist with the implementation of a combined assurance model Establish partnerships with internal and external assurance providers in order to provide a coordinated approach to all the assurance activities of the Fund Liaise with external and internal auditors, providing them with accurate information in a timely manner. Perform activities commensurate with the Fund's risk management policy and combined assurance practices and procedures TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of Risk and Compliance The ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office) and to learn bespoke packages if required. Report writing Governance, Risk and Controls Understanding of Industry trends Relevant regulatory knowledge REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION Relevant Bachelor's Degree Registered with professional bodies (such as the Compliance Institute and\/or Institute of Risk Management). Professional Body qualification\/s(advantageous) REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE At least 5 years job-related experience REQUIRED REGULATORY EXAMINATION RE3 & RE5