Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines

Professional / Technical Certifications: (Strongly Preferred); FRM / PRM / CFA (Risk specialization); CPA / ACCA; CISA / CRISC / CIA

Experience Required

8-10 years

• Minimum 8-10 years risk management experience (2nd 3rd line)
  
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end NFR lifecycle: Risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and response
  
• Hands-on experience implementing and embedding enterprise risk frameworks, including: COSO ERM / ISO 31000 (or equivalent)
  
• Proven experience covering multiple risk types
  
• Demonstrated experience in: Preparing and presenting risk reports to senior governance forums (EXCO / RCC / BRC); Escalating material risks and influencing decision-making
  
• Ability to provide independent challenges to senior stakeholders while maintaining credibility
  
• Proven ability to: Conduct risk assurance reviews / control effectiveness assessments; Drive remediation actions and close control gaps
  
• Experience with combined assurance or coordination across assurance providers (Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit) preferred
  
• Practical experience in: End-to-end incident management (identification → escalation → RCA → remediation)
  
• Evidence of identifying systemic issues and driving sustainable fixes, not just reporting incidents
  
• Strong track record of: Influencing Business Heads / Senior Management; Acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining second line independence
  
• Ability to balance challenge vs. partnership, particularly in complex stakeholder environments