Principal : Operational Risk

• Establish and maintain an enterprise risk management framework, including risk analysis, reporting, and embedding risk culture.
• Develop and implement the organisation's risk appetite and tolerance, ensuring compliance across operations.
• Coordinate operational risk documentation, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risk indicators.
• Lead risk mitigation strategies using scalable digital solutions as the organisation grows.
• Set and enforce standards for managing reputational and strategic risks, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Drive initiatives to promote a risk-aware culture and conduct regular training and awareness programs.
• Develop comprehensive risk reports for senior management and oversee real-time risk dashboards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks including cybersecurity threats and data breaches, collaborating with IT and Information Security teams.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, technology, law, or a related field.
• Certifications in risk management.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in risk and assurance roles, preferably in financial services or payments industry.
• Knowledge of international risk management frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO.
• Familiarity with the African fintech environment and risks specific to emerging markets.
• Preferred experience in internal controls, audit, data protection, ISO certification, business continuity, operational risk, and technology risk.
• Preferred skills include presentation, reporting, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Preferred personal attributes include credibility, openness, strategic thinking, and ability to balance growth and risk.

The employer offers market-related compensation, personal time off, and medical and life insurance benefits where applicable.

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