The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating organizational risks while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role ensures that the company operates within regulatory requirements, maintains strong governance standards, and proactively manages operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management
- Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and risk reporting to senior management and the board.
- Monitor risk indicators and ensure timely mitigation actions are implemented.
- Support business units in embedding risk awareness into daily operations.
Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Lead internal compliance reviews and regulatory audits.
Governance & Controls
- Establish and maintain effective internal control frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and ethical practices.
- Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Report compliance issues, risks, and mitigation progress to management.
Training & Awareness
- Design and deliver risk and compliance training programs for employees.
- Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance-driven culture across the organization.
- Provide guidance to management on regulatory and risk-related matters.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or professional certification is an added advantage.
- 7–10 years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or governance roles.
- Proven experience working with regulators and external auditors.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, internal controls, and risk management standards.
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
- ISO 31000 / COSO / Basel frameworks (where applicable)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent risk assessment and reporting abilities
- High integrity and ethical judgment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Attention to detail with strategic thinking capability
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
