Risk, Governance Assurance and Forensics Manager

Description

• Assists business unit management to develop their risk management strategy & policy in accordance with the Audit Risk & Compliance Committee's approved risk appetite & segment requirements. Manages implementation of Policy Statements, supporting guidance & procedures within area of responsibility. Ensures that risk processes (risk assessment, identification, management, reporting & optimisation) are implemented at business unit level
• Ensure accurate, high quality and timely reporting of the Group Assurance and Forensic Services activities to various platforms, including Old Mutual Namibia (OMNAM) Business Units (BU) or Functional Units (FU) Executive Committees and Old Mutual Holdings (Namibia) (Proprietary) Limited (OMHN) Board, and its subsidiary Boards, or any applicable Board Subcommittee;
• Manage and improve relationships with OMNAM BUs, FUs, OMHN entities, industry relevant bodies in Namibia and within Old Mutual Africa Regions and/or Old Mutual Limited
• Manage Group Internal Audit (GIA)onsite process and ensure quality oversight of Issues Being Actioned by Management identification, managements’ feedback and remedial actions to ensure root causes are addressed
• Provide timely annual assurance reviews reporting on GIA Management Actions and related compliance ratings
• Proactive management of GIA findings becoming due with timeous reporting and escalation
• Manage the implementation and completion of annual Group Assurance work required, providing assurance of processes identified on an ad hoc basis within the respective BU / FU / OMHN entities
• Manage stakeholder relationships with other Assurance Providers for effective entrenchment and provision of the Combined Assurance activities
• Management and oversight of an effective Group Forensic Services function across OMNAM, inclusive of end-to-end forensic investigations; and
• Drive full compliance to the OMHN Financial Crime Risk Policy to ensure effective risk management thereof across OMNAM

Duties

• Financial Management and Control:
• Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of the financial management and/or control process
• Data Collection and Analysis:
• Make authoritative recommendations that have a significant impact on the business over the short and long term
• Recommendations could be technical or professional in nature
• Policies and Procedures Development:
• Draft policies, procedures, and related guidelines within an area of expertise to meet defined key principles and ensure compliance with external requirements
• Organizational Risk Management:
• Develop and/or deliver a contingency plan for significant aspects of the risk management and/or risk control processes
• Risk Scenario Modeling:
• Analyze, assess, and quantify the risks associated with products, individual applications, business activities, and the market to determine whether any risk is within the agreed risk appetite. Undertake tactical risk modeling
• Recommendations:
• Recommend changes to policies, processes, standards, and practices that would improve operational support
• Insights and Reporting:
• Contribute to the design and creation of reporting strategies and templates
• Lead execution of complex reports, identifying and interpreting complex patterns and trends, and translating those insights into actionable recommendations
• Document Preparation:
• Write and edit material for various target populations, tailoring the tone and content to match the needs and expectations of each audience
• Operational Compliance:
• Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct
• Personal Capability Building:
• Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team
• Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media

Requisites

• Namibian citizenship
• LL.B or B.Com degree as a minimum mandatory requirement, articles shall be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in forensic investigation management or audit role, further experience in legal and/or risk management shall be an advantage
• Strong technical skills
• Flawless command of the English language
• Assertive self-starter with excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills
• Excellent conflict handling skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high service levels; and
• A team player

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted