Risk Officer (m/f)

Description

• The incumbent will report to the Manager: Risk
• Purpose of the position: This position is responsible to assist in designing and implementing the overall risk management programs for MTC and analyzing the impact of those risks, including financial, safety and security risks on the organization

Duties

• Perform operational risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential or emerging risks that may affect operations and the company at large
• Facilitating the development of risk mitigating action plans and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the respective treatment plans developed by management
• Advise on developing processes to better evaluate business-specific risk
• Assist in compiling risk reporting for Top Management and the Board by submitting to the Manager: Risk for review and final approval
• Assist in building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company
• Keeping abreast of the relative directives, regulations, technical standards, and other rules governing the telecommunications industry and ensuring their on-going maintenance and implementation
• Assist in managing risks associated with fraudulent activities
• Perform BCM risk assessments and analyze current risks and identifying potential or emerging BCM risks that may affect operations and the company at large

Requisites

• Academic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Internal Auditing or Business Administration
• Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management will be an added advantage
• Mandatory Prior Experience:
• Risk Management experience – 5 years
• Internal audit experience – 2 years
• Experience working in a Telecommunication environment – 2 years
• Competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of Risk Management data analysis tools and techniques and ISO 31000 Standard
• Well-rounded knowledge of the Telecommunication industry as well as topic such as Corporate Governance, Information and Cyber Security risk, market and credit risk, Regulatory Risk and BCM
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate discussions with Management at all levels
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be a Namibian citizen or have permanent residency

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted