Job Summary
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.
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.
Educational 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.