Senior Manager: Country Risk and Financial Institutions

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB000869/m

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

JOB SUMMARY:

The pro-active and on-going implementation and management of good international practices for Country Risk and Financial Institutions risk management for the company

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Enhance Country Risk and Financial Institutions policies, systems and procedures and management processes for the company,
Review and update Country risk / FI governance structures;
Undertake primary rating of counterparties (Countries and FIs) and propose overrides;
Submit annual review reports and undertake monthly / quarterly portfolio reporting to relevant committees;
Formulate, review and manage Africa limits and/or exposure in alignment with the company Africa strategy, Risk Appetite and/or emerging risks,
Responsible for the on-going and pro-active monitoring and reporting of Country / FI risks within the company including watchlisting and/or removal from watchlist of counterparties;
Pro-actively manage actual and/or technical excesses and breaches and implement corrective action in line with the company Delegation Matrix
Provide country risk commentary on cross-border transactions, including leadership guidance to business on limits, appetite and mitigations.
Undertake independent country risk assessment visits to key company markets, and accompany teams in cross-border transaction travel, as necessary;
Work collaboratively with relevant divisions and assist in the development of differentiated and superior solutions that meet business and risk requirements;
Provide expert solutioning capability for complex transactions in area of responsibility;
Ensure effective implementation of set of strategic objectives for the cluster;

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master’s in Economics or Commerce
Financial Economics and/or Accounting courses will be an added advantage
A least 10 years’ work experience in similar role within a Financial Institution.
Practical experience in using models for the rating of country and FI counterparties and easy interpreting of results for decision making;
Proven track record of cross-border engagement with senior country stakeholders involved with the African continent;
Knowledge and understanding of portfolio risk management and proven ability to guide and manage portfolio movement.

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