Head of Risk Management
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Job summary
The Head of Risk Management will lead the institution's enterprise-wide risk management function and ensure that material risks are identified, assessed, monitored, reported, and appropriately mitigated.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Takoradi & Western Region, Ghana
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the institution's risk management framework
- Identify and assess credit, liquidity, operational, market, technology, fraud, and other material risks.
- Establish appropriate risk monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
- Review risk exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor the effectiveness of internal risk controls.
- Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and relevant governance structures.
- Support departments in identifying and managing operational risks.
- Monitor emerging risks that may affect the institution's sustainability.
- Promote a strong risk awareness culture across the institution.
- Work with Internal Audit and Compliance to strengthen risk and control frameworks.
Requirements
- Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional risk management qualifications are an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in risk management, banking, or financial services.
- Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of financial-sector risk management and internal controls.
General Attributes
Coastal Commerce Microfinance Ltd is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
- High ethical standards and unquestionable integrity.
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound knowledge of banking and financial services.
- Understanding of regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
- Strong customer and business development orientation.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable results.
- Good understanding of risk management and internal controls.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a senior management team.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and institutional growth.
What the Institution Offers
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a growing and ambitious financial institution and play a significant role in strengthening its management structure, expanding its market presence, and contributing to the development of a sustainable and professionally managed financial institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter stating the position applied for.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Location: Takoradi
Salary: Attractive
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