Job Description

Job SummaryVACANCY: HEAD OF RISK MANAGEMENT / CHIEF RISK OFFICER (CRO)Location: Head OfficeHire Resolve's Client is seeking to hire a Risk of Management to join their team in Durban, Kingsmead.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESRisk Management Strategy & Framework

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to Islamic banking operations.
• Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk tolerance levels, and reporting standards in consultation with management and Board.
• Ensure regular risk assessments, recording of risk events, and continuous updates of the risk register.
• Oversee credit, operational, liquidity, and capital risk functions while monitoring emerging risk areas such as climate risk and cyber resilience.
• Drive the integration of AI and automation into risk analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and update policies including the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, ICAAP, Recovery Plan, and RDARR Framework.

Annual Risk Functional Plan

• Develop and implement an annual departmental plan aligned with organisational objectives.
• Ensure resource allocation, KPI setting, and on-time delivery of risk projects and reports.
• Lead risk reviews, workshops, and follow-ups on mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the bank's compliance with regulatory obligations, including RDARR, ICAAP, Recovery Planning, and other prudential standards.
• Support preparation for regulatory inspections and presentations.
• Implement recommendations from regulatory bodies and shareholder groups on areas such as liquidity and credit risk.

Strategic Risk Advisory

• Provide strategic risk input to executive management and the Board on enterprise-wide matters.
• Define and maintain the organisation's risk appetite and tolerance.
• Participate in key decision-making forums to ensure risk considerations are embedded in strategy.

Internal Controls, Fraud, and Insurance

• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Implement fraud prevention strategies, leveraging external partners and technology.
• Manage the organisation's insurance portfolio to ensure adequate risk coverage.

Leadership and Staff Development

• Lead and mentor the Risk Management team, fostering a high-performance and compliance-focused culture.
• Drive training initiatives to strengthen risk awareness across departments.
• Implement performance management, succession planning, and staff recognition strategies.

Policy Management and Administration

• Develop, update, and align risk policies and procedures with best practices and legislative requirements.
• Ensure effective departmental budgeting, resource utilisation, and cost control.
• Provide risk reports to Executive Management and the Board Risk Committee, ensuring informed decision-making.

Internal & External Communication

• Communicate key risk insights to the Chairman of the Board Risk Committee and executive leadership.
• Coordinate regular risk forums and reporting cycles to ensure engagement at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in risk, governance, or compliance (advantageous).

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Banking and/or Audit, with at least 3 years in a senior management role focused on enterprise risk.
• Proven track record managing risk in a regulatory and compliance-driven environment.
• Exposure to Islamic banking principles will be highly advantageous.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Kay-Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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or email us your CV: * Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at kay-leen.dupreez@hireresolve.us

• When applying via email please use "Risk Manager - Banking" as the subject line

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.