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The VP Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for directing and delivering an efficient and effective enterprise risk management program across the organization. The VP Enterprise Risk Management serves as the BSA Compliance Officer for the Credit Union and directs the Credit Union's ERM, Information Security and Business Continuity initiatives. Responsibilities include risk assessment monitoring, analysis and reporting, managing fraud mitigation, info security, corporate insurance coverage, litigation, document management, business continuity activities, and BSA/OFAC reporting/administration.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs the Enterprise Risk Management Program of the organization.
• Establish a structure and process to identify, communicate and prioritize risks and opportunities.
• Cross-functionally develop and implement appropriate risk response plans.
• Develops risk management tools, practices, and policies to assess and report enterprise risks.
• Ensures the organization's risk management policies and risk strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, rating agency standards, and strategic imperatives of the organization.
• Determines the organization's enterprise risk management architecture / framework.
• Oversees and monitors key strategic and/or operational risk management activities of the organization.
• Provide guidance and direction for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the information security policies and procedures to ensure the security of members' non-public personal information and credit union confidential information.
• Analyze various Information Security Management systems, software and tools for selection, implementation and performance.
• Administrate Information Security Management systems and utilize SIEM and DLP tools to review/analyze aggregated data to determine severity, accuracy of report findings and identify items to forward to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Ensure all credit union departments implement security standards and follow established guidelines and controls; manage information security incidents.
• Develop Information Security education and awareness for all employees.
• Works with IT management to leverage audit and review results and to assure implementation of IT policies, plans and procedures, and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that undesired events are detected, prevented and corrected and information security risks are managed appropriately.
• Effectively manages and maintains insurance carrier relationship and policy management, renewal and claims tendering for all organizational polices and business bonds.
• Reviews and update insurance policies to ensure coverage is commensurate with regulatory guidelines.
• Establishes a strategy, framework and methodology for successful execution of business continuity plans and business impact analysis by internal business units.
• Provides guidance and direction for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a policy and plan for all business units, including IT.
• Provide direction for the coordination and management of disaster recovery drills for IT, and comprehensive business continuity drills for all departments, branches, and IT.
• Direct activities associated with fraud investigation, reporting and mitigation.
• Provide guidance and direction for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Credit Union's fraud prevention program, policies and procedures; work with contracted third parties and vendors to identify and mitigate fraud losses; provide training to staff on fraud identification and mitigation strategies and techniques; ensure fraud investigations are prosecuted and closed in a timely manner and that losses are minimized to an industry standard amount.
• Oversee the Credit Union's Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program including reviewing all regulatory reports prior to submission, making final decisions on SAR filings, and ensuring that the Credit Union practices are aligned with the Risk Assessment and Operating Policy and the policy is commensurate with the size and scope of the Credit Union.
• Oversee the Credit Union's document management process.
• Provides guidance and direction for the development, implementation and maintenance of records management.
• Lead the day-to-day activities and provide full support to direct reports.
• Train, mentor and coach direct reports to further develop their skills and knowledge.
• Communicate project prioritization to ensure the highest project risks are identified and managed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to adequately staff each ERM discipline with competent team members to efficiently and effectively achieve the desired results.
• Supports and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Represents the Credit Union in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains member, team members and other sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Treats co-workers and members with respect.
• Supports, participates and volunteers in credit union member community activities, member relations and events that promotes member centric experiences.
• Stays abreast of current trends in financial services, business operations, processes, information technologies and project management disciplines
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, information security, fraud mitigation, business continuity, with evidence of increasing responsibility and previous management experience.
• Must have experience in operational efficiency initiatives, systems development and project management related disciplines such as management consulting, quality management, financial management and organization change management.
• Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of banking products and services and compliance requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, Gramm Leach Bliley Act as well as Information Security and Business Continuity and ERM principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the financial services industry related to financial crimes and regulatory report filing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate insurance and bond requirements, negotiations and claims tendering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information security management systems, software and tools to ensure information security risks are managed appropriately.
• Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills throughout all levels of the organization.
• People management skills with a particular emphasis on performance management disciplines.
• Strong third party/vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong problem solving ability.
• Presentation skills and self starter.
• Ability to identify and define appropriate quality measures and performance targets.
• High attention to detail and observant of business conditions.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Effective public relations abilities.
• Articulate and persuasive leader to serve as an effective member of the management team.
• Creative and able to develop innovative solutions.
• Able to work in a fast paced, high stress environment with multiple and/or constantly changing priorities.
• Key Competencies: Business Acumen, Process Management, Negotiating, Conflict Management, Developing Direct Reports, Motivating Others, Sizing Up People Certification Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other equivalent Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert (CUERME) or other equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, information security, fraud mitigation, business continuity, with evidence of increasing responsibility and previous management experience.
• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GIAC Security Leadership Certification(GLSC)
• Post graduate degree preferred. Experience working for an organization with a regional model including some matrix reporting structure.

Education:
2-year degree or experience in related field or equivalent

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Pay scale by applicable geographic location:

• Alaska: Min $134, Mid $67, Max 201,251.82
• Arizona: Min 118, Mid 147, Max 177,430.17
• Florida: Min 112, Mid 141, Max 169,215.81
• Nevada: Min 121, Mid 151, Max 181,537.35
• Southern California: Min 129, Mid 161, Max 193,858.89
• Texas: Min 113, Mid 142, Max 170,858.68
• Washington: Min 137, Mid 171, Max 206,180.43

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of applicable experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, job related training/education, etc.

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Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Key roles and responsibilities

Manage Engagements.

• Supporting with the organization and execution of multiple financial risk management engagements (including projects relating to regulatory, credit risk management / modelling, market risk / valuations, etc.).
• Supporting with other strategic engagements to assist clients with enhancing their financial risk management capabilities.
• Developing a client account plan and engaging with a vast client-base within the financial services industry, including banks, development finance institutions, micro-lenders and retailers.

Business Development.

• Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers at key clients
• Contribute to proposal development efforts
• Manage engagement risk and project budget
• Report to Africa USAID account lead partner on key performance metrics – Pipeline & assignments

Team Development.

• Support the development of strong delivery teams, from recruitment, mentoring, on the job development and retention
• Day-to-day management of staff to deliver on assignments and project, as well as perform administrate task over the team management (such as planning, operational matters and budgeting)
• Mentor /coach senior staff with career growth.

Personal Development.

• Involvement in community and office initiatives
• Contribute to thought leadership via at least three activities e.g. articles and speaking at events
• National / local training instructor
• Ensure continuous learning through compliance to 40 Continuous Professional Development (CPA) hours

Risk Management

Ensure 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Lead- Financial Risk Management

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a Master's degree in accounting, business, actuarial science, or related relevant degree course
• Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in a quantitative credit risk-based role.
• FRM (GARP) is an added advantage
• Coding experience is an added advantage.

Technical competencies & Personal attributes:

• Relevant experience within a quantitative credit risk-based role would be desired.
• Well versed in contemporary mathematical / statistical techniques and practices in financial risk management areas (e.g. credit risk modelling, etc.).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively engage and consult with others across all levels.
• Must demonstrate strategic insights on client management and engagements.
• Experience of leading teams, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Drive market opportunities and engage with clients.
• Strong business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills.
• A high aptitude for learning new approaches and innovation.
• Proven experience in formulating business strategy and growth.
• Diligent and committed to excellence.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.
• Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can contain and absorb stressful moments and issues.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the region on a need basis.

We offer:

1. An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
2. Continuous learning and development.
3. Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
4. Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
5. Opportunity for international travel.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity,

please use the link below to apply:

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: Financial Risk Management Lead – Candidate's Summary. Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to quoting '
Financial Risk Management Lead'.
This position shall be shortlisted on a rolling basis.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks across the organization, including operational, financial, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments and analyses.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on risk exposures and trends.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their risk profiles and implement appropriate risk management practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and legal requirements.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Develop and deliver risk management training programs to employees.
• Stay current with emerging risks and best practices in risk management and the insurance industry.
• Assist in the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Evaluate insurance policies and coverage to ensure adequate protection.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CRM, FRM, PRM) is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, or a related role, preferably within the insurance sector.
• Proficiency in risk modeling techniques and software.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts clearly.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies.
• Identify, assess, and quantify risks across the organization, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and control testing.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and develop early warning systems.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate the company's resilience.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate risk management into daily operations.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and industry trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience with risk management software and databases.
• Knowledge of insurance products, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to communicate complex risk information clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan financial services landscape, particularly related to **Naivasha, Nakuru**, is an advantage.
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or equivalent is a plus.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies across the organization.
• Conducting thorough risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Analyzing financial data to identify potential risks, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
• Performing stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of the institution under adverse conditions.
• Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with all relevant banking regulations and guidelines.
• Preparing detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborating with business units to promote a strong risk culture and provide guidance on risk management best practices.
• Investigating and analyzing risk incidents, recommending corrective actions, and tracking their implementation.
• Staying abreast of emerging risks and industry trends in the financial services sector.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk management policies and procedures for the insurance business.
• Identify and assess financial, operational, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and analyze data to quantify potential impacts.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management and relevant committees.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to risk management in the insurance industry.
• Stay informed about emerging risks and industry trends.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed a strong risk culture throughout the organization.
• Develop and deliver risk management training to staff.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulators on risk-related matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, operations, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IRDA regulations).
• Proven experience in risk assessment methodologies, quantitative analysis, and risk modeling.
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk issues clearly.
• Proficiency in risk management software and data analysis tools.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.