Manager Risk Management

About This Role

Job Purpose

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) across the organization. Establish and embed a comprehensive risk management framework, including policies, processes, and methodologies, ensuring full integration with strategic planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous enhancement of the enterprise risk management framework, aligned with international best practices.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the organization’s risk register, including classification (strategic, operational, financial, reputational).
• Direct risk assessment processes, including impact/probability analysis, prioritization, and mitigation planning.
• Develop and implement risk response strategies and business continuity plans.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through training, workshops, and awareness initiatives.
• Provide advisory and technical support to organizational units on identifying and mitigating risks across operations, projects, and programs.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit to identify emerging risks and assess effectiveness of controls.
• Lead crisis management and response to unforeseen events impacting business continuity.
• Oversee implementation of risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Analyze Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Assess legal and regulatory risks, including insurance, contracts, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare and present performance and risk reports to senior leadership with actionable insights.
• Ensure alignment between risk mitigation plans and strategic/operational plans.
• Represent the function in internal and external meetings and committees.
• Contribute to innovation, corporate excellence, and future-readiness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with information security and data confidentiality policies.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Operational Responsibilities

• Deliver periodic and ad-hoc reports to leadership, highlighting risks, gaps, and improvement areas.
• Monitor performance against risk indicators, recommend corrective actions, and ensure business continuity with minimal disruption.

Financial Management

• Provide input for budgeting in line with governance frameworks.
• Monitor budget utilization and report variances with corrective recommendations.

People Management

• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and capability development.
• Set objectives and conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and direction.
• Identify capability gaps and development needs.
• Guide team members on operational and people-related matters.

Stakeholder Management

• Internal: All organizational units
• External: Semi-government, private sector, and relevant local/federal entities

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Crisis/Disaster Management, or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Experience in managing high-impact programs and cross-functional coordination
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strategic initiatives
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and emerging risks
• Ability to translate risk insights into strategic decision-making inputs