The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the team lead for developing, implementing, and overseeing the risk management and compliance strategies within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, a proactive approach to identifying potential risks, and the ability to implement effective mitigation strategies. 

Main Responsibilities  

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Identify, assess and manage risks that can impact the day to day operations of the company. 
• Regularly review and make recommendations on updating the company’s risk management policies, procedures, processes and standards in order to ensure continuous improvement in management and performance
• Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework for the organization. 
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential risks and areas of non-compliance. 
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure that the organization is compliant with relevant laws and regulations. 
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Provide guidance and training to staff on risk management and compliance issues. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that risk and compliance considerations are integrated into business processes and decision-making. 
• Review if the company has in place adequate systems for monitoring and managing risks it is exposed to. 
• Prepare internal control policies and guidelines and assure their relevance and effectiveness. 
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities during audits and examinations. 
• Assisting and reporting team lead with the activities listed above. 
• Prepare reports for management and relevant committees on the organization’s risk and compliance status.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Legal background (LLB or BALLB) 
• Professionalism 
• Analytical Critical Thinking 
• Attention to Detail 
• Adaptability and Flexibility 
• Ethical Judgement 
• Financial Acumen