Job Summary

The Head, Risk & Compliance is responsible for MRANTI's company-wide enterprise risk management and compliance monitoring, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations and internal policies.

Job Responsibilities

Establish and oversee the implementation of effective company-wide Enterprise Risk Management and compliance plans to manage and mitigate crisis or compliance violations by performing and facilitating risk and compliance assessments.
Ensure effective enterprise risk management that includes business continuity, crisis management and corporate risk planning.
Ensure effective implementation of fraud management procedures to combat internal and external fraudulent activities.
Facilitate group-wide risk assessment activities and compile the outcome for reporting to the Director, Risk & Integrity, senior management and Board Audit and Risk Committee.
Review the effectiveness of the risk response plan and existing internal controls and provide recommendations for business process improvements, as appropriate.
Organise and lead relevant training/workshops for senior management, risk coordinators and risk owners and networking sessions with other risk management practitioners.
Monitor the Management's compliance with requirements of local rules and regulations, as well as company-wide internal policies.
Oversee assurance exercises and reviews or audits periodically to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
Create awareness, educate and train employees on regulatory requirements to avoid regulatory non-compliance and severe penalties.
Discuss compliance issues with Director, Risk & Integrity and senior management, and prepare regulatory compliance reports, as appropriate.
Ensure and verify that all required licence to operate, regulatory policies and procedures have been documented in a Compliance Database and implemented via assurance exercise.
Ensure trends and emerging issues that could impact the company are considered and communicated to the Director, Risk & Integrity, senior management, the Board Audit and Risk Committee and the Board as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Possesses minimum qualification of Bachelor's degree in any relevant field and Master's degree is preferred in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or a similar field.
Possesses at least 10 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 4 years of managerial experience.
Possesses recognized risk qualifications and certification [e.g., CRA, CRMA, CRMP, QRA].
Expert knowledge of enterprise risk management, internal controls and compliance, preferably in related industries.
Familiar with risk assessment, business continuity and internal control
Well verse in the regulatory requirements and compliance
Skillful in conducting investigation and report writing
Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms (incl. negotiation, presentation and facilitation skills)
Good at problem solving with the ability to motivate, persuade and influence others
Able to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various aspects of the organisation, including operational, project, financial, and strategic risks.
Possesses the experience in developing and implement strategies for managing crises and unforeseen events that could impact the organisation's reputation and operations.
Possesses the experience fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organisation, from top leadership to front-line employees.
Keeping abreast of constantly evolving regulations and technological advancements and their implications for risk management and compliance, including cybersecurity risks and data analytics.