Head, Risk Governance & Reporting

Lead the development implementation and maintenance of an integrated risk governance framework covering all key risk areas within Standard Bank Namibia aligned with the Namibia regulations and standards. Serve as a key partner across the Risk Function including the delivery and integration of the the Combined Assurance model. Oversee aggregated risk reporting including financial and non-financial risk to key stakeholders leveraging resources accross the group and adhering to established practices. Ensuring accuracy of provisioning and regulatory reporting through optimal resource allocation and automation where possible.

Qualifications :

Bachelor of Commerce Mathematics Data Analytics or related.

Additional Information :

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in risk management within the financial services industry with a focus on non-financial risk. Significant experience in developing implementing and maintaining risk governance frameworks policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in preparing and delivering comprehensive risk reporting to senior management. Proven leadership experience including managing and developing a team of risk professionals. Experience in driving risk culture initiatives and promoting risk awareness.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead periodic evaluations of the risk governance framework to assess its ongoing effectiveness alignment with evolving regulatory requirements relevance to the banks strategic objectives adherence to the Standard Bank Namibias guidelines and the successful review and update of policies on a regular basis.
• Proactively identify and analyse emerging risks and systemic threats leveraging advanced analytical techniques and industry intelligence and identify and communicate strategic early warning indicators to senior management and the country Exco enabling proactive mitigation actions.
• Design and oversee the execution of comprehensive risk monitoring programs utilising data analytics and advanced modelling techniques to track risk exposures assess the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key regulatory authorities serving as a primary point of contact for inquiries examinations and reporting requirements and advocating for the banks interests when appropriate while ensuring alignment with the Standard Bank Namibias overall regulatory strategy.
• Assist in driving the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk culture program leveraging communication training and leadership engagement to instil a strong sense of risk awareness and accountability across all levels of the bank within the specific country in alignment with the Standard Bank Namibias risk culture framework.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies

Technical Competencies:

• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time