Senior Risk Manager

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Overview This role is for a Senior Risk Manager, working for a company (recruited by Helderberg Personnel) that requires expertise in agricultural value chains, imports, and exports. The position focuses on strategic risk management, operational control, and the implementation of Commodity Trade Risk Management (CTRM) software, aiming to mitigate various commercial, operational, financial, and compliance risks within the business. What you will do * Lead departmental risk reporting cycles; develop and maintain comprehensive risk management processes; maintain the risk register and incident reports to systematically identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, and compliance risks, in collaboration with the Group Risk Manager and Risk Committee. * Support the conceptualization, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group’s Commodity Trade Risk Management (CTRM) system. Define operational requirements, processes, and risk management parameters for system specifications. * Manage operational and logistics processes by identifying opportunities for process optimization, eliminating transaction delays, improving efficiency, increasing output, and controlling operational costs. * Manage the full contract lifecycle, including the review, administration, and management of transactions and special agreements. Ensure contractual compliance, evaluate legal and commercial risks, monitor contract terms, and support dispute prevention and resolution. * Provide specialist knowledge of commodity markets, import and export regulations, international trade practices, and supply chain requirements. Ensure that operational activities align with regulatory requirements, commercial obligations, and international protocols. * Ensure adequate insurance coverage for assets, liability, marine, public liability, and related insurance portfolios. Monitor policy suitability, coordinate claims management processes, and maintain insurance requirements across the business to mitigate operational, transport, and financial exposure. * Utilize Power BI, SharePoint, and advanced Excel skills to develop interactive reporting tools and information systems. Analyze historical and real-time operational data to identify trends and monitor risk indicators. * Design, standardize, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP's) and policies to promote operational excellence, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, and consistent business practices across various company/business units (SBU's). * Support the Operations Manager, the finance department, and the credit committee with debtors risk management, collection processes, and the monitoring of high-risk accounts to limit financial exposure. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Education and Experience:** * Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification. * Minimum of 5 years' experience in risk management, corporate governance, operational management, internal audit, or a related environment. * **Proficiency in:** * The agricultural value chain commodity trading, logistics, transport, or supply chain (will be an advantage). * Operational risk management. * Contract management. * Process improvement. * Management frameworks. * Internal controls. * Debtors' risk management. * Insurance claims management. * Import and export compliance. * Implementation of operational systems. * **Core Competencies:** * Expertise in the agricultural value chain, imports, and exports. * Strategic risk management and operational control. * End-to-end contract management. * Development from a business perspective and implementation of CTRM software. * Scenario planning and problem-solving. * Legal frameworks and debtors' management. * Insurance and claims management. * Design and implementation of SOP's. * Power BI, advanced Excel, and other digital ecosystems. * **Skills:** * Building Networks: Establish internal and external relationships to achieve business objectives. Gain support and commitment from stakeholders through expertise. * Collaboration: Work effectively across teams and functions to achieve shared goals. * Effective Communication: Convey information clearly, confidently, and persuasively. * Customer Focus: Understand operational needs and offer practical risk-related insights and solutions to internal stakeholders. * Ensuring Accountability: Hold oneself and others accountable for fulfilling obligations and maintaining control measures. * Managing Complexity: Interpret complex information and identify practical solutions to business challenges. * Planning and Alignment: Prioritize initiatives and align risk management activities with the organization's goals. * Action-Oriented: Proactively identify problems and drive their timely resolution. * Driving Results: Consistently deliver high-quality outcomes while balancing risk and operational efficiency. * **Technology Requirements:** * Power BI * Advanced Microsoft Excel * SharePoint Who should apply Candidates should hold a degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, corporate governance, operational management, internal audit, or a related field. The ideal applicant will possess strong expertise in the agricultural value chain, imports, exports, and strategic risk management, alongside proficiency in operational risk management, contract management, process improvement, internal controls, debtors' risk management, insurance claims management, import/export compliance, and the implementation of operational systems. Essential soft skills include building networks, collaboration, effective communication, customer focus, accountability, managing complexity, planning, an action-oriented approach, and a drive for results. Technological proficiency in Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-risk-manager-helderberg-personnel Source: myjobmag

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