Description:

RISK MANAGER

Lusaka

A reputable organization is seeking qualified candidates for the following position. If you are passianate about working in a dynamic environment and meet the required qualifications. We encourage you to apply.
1.RISK MANAGER

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across operational, financial, credit, market, liquidity, and compliance areas.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize potential losses and ensure business continuity.
Monitor and analyse risk exposure across the organization, ensuring timely identification of emerging risks.
Prepare and present detailed risk reports.

Oversee the credit risk assessment process, including the evaluation of loan portfolios and credit policies.
Implement credit risk mitigation strategies to minimize defaults and non-performing loans (NPLs).
Collaborate with the credit team to ensure adherence to credit risk management guidelines.
Identify and assess operational risks, including fraud, IT security, and process inefficiencies.
Develop and implement controls to mitigate operational risks and enhance internal processes.
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Provide strategic risk advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support decision-making and business planning.
Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate the impact of potential risks on the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a professional qualification in a related fiend.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the financial services or microfinance sector.
 Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for microfinance institutions in Zambia, particularly those set by the Bank of Zambia.

See the poster for how to apply.