Director, Risk Management

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. Position Overview: - The Director, Risk Management, will oversee enterprise-wide risk governance, including financial, operational, strategic, and geopolitical risk frameworks. S/he will design and embed robust controls, enhance risk intelligence, and lead the organisation toward excellence in risk culture and compliance. This role requires a seasoned risk strategist who can anticipate threats, develop actionable mitigation policies, and partner closely with executive leaders. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and continuously refine enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures. - Lead risk identification, assessment, quantification, monitoring, and mitigation for all business units. - Strengthen organisational resilience by building a risk-aware culture and embedding risk ownership across departments. - Provide strategic guidance on geopolitical, economic, and sector-specific risks that influence investment decisions. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and international risk management best practices. - Prepare and present board-level risk reports, dashboards, and analytics that inform strategic decision-making. - Collaborate with internal audit, finance, strategy, and operations teams to ensure aligned risk controls. - Oversee contingency planning, stress testing, scenario analysis, and crisis readiness. Education: al Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred. - Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CRM, or equivalent are a strong advantage. Knowledge, Skills & Experience - Minimum of 15 years’ experience in enterprise risk management within investment institutions, sovereign wealth funds, financial services, or large corporate entities. - Advanced training in enterprise risk, governance, audit, or compliance frameworks. - Deep understanding of global financial regulations, investment risk practices, and sovereign or institutional fund management. - Strong ability to synthesise complex risk intelligence into actionable insights. - Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills. - Demonstrated expertise in financial, operational, strategic, and geopolitical risk domains. - Proven track record of designing and executing comprehensive risk governance systems. - Strong relationship management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders.