Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

The Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) will lead the organisations enterprise risk management and compliance functions with a primary emphasis on proactive risk identification mitigation and data-driven decision making. This strategic leadership role reports directly to the CEO CFO and Board of Directors ensuring Macsteel maintains robust risk management frameworks while fostering a culture of risk awareness across all levels.

This position offers the opportunity to shape Macsteels risk management strategy and culture while leveraging cutting-edge data analytics to drive informed decision-making at the highest levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in risk management Finance Business Administration or related field required
• Masters degree (MBA MSc in Risk Management) an advantage
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) PRM (Professional Risk Manager) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or similar highly desirable

Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in risk management with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks
• Extensive experience in risk identification assessment and mitigation across multiple risk categories
• Demonstrated experience managing incidents and materialised risks including crisis response
• Strong background in data analytics and risk reporting with experience using analytics platforms and tools
• Experience reporting to Board of Directors and senior executive committees
• Technical Skills
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies and frameworks (ISO standards COSO ERM etc.)
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques (SQL Python R Tableau Power BI or similar)
• Strong understanding of risk metrics KRIs and statistical analysis
• Experience with risk management information systems (RMIS) and GRC platforms
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
• Excellent understanding of business intelligence and data visualisation

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to translate risk insights into business strategies
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence and advise senior leadership and Board members
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex risk information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to see the broader organizational picture
• Change management expertise to drive cultural transformation around risk awareness

Key Competencies

• Strategic vision and business acumen Data-driven decision making
• Problem-solving and critical thinking Leadership and team development
• Influence and persuasion Adaptability and resilience
• Ethical judgment and integrity Collaboration and partnership building