Risk Officer

A company operating in the Fintech industry is currently on the lookout for a Risk Officer. The person needs to be already to be PQ'd otherwise eligible to be. 

Duties include: 

• Analyse and assess risks across the company’s functions and advise internally on risk mitigation techniques
• Assist in the contribution of the ongoing development and delivery of the risk management strategy as well as assist with the maintenance of the Risk Appetite framework for the company
• Review current trends and provide actions to mitigate risk
• Maintain the Company’s Risk Register
• Drafting policies and procedures for review and approval as required
• Attend the Risk Committee as an active member
• Prepare quarterly board reports outlining the work done on Risk to the Board
• Attending the Board Meetings to present the Risk Report to the Board
• Maintain the Risk Management and Capital Adequacy controls as well as frequently perform Liquidity and Stress Testing
• Compile and maintain the Company’s Risk Appetite
• Be present for any MFSA Audits to respond on how the company maintains the Risk Register and develops and implements the methodology for Risk oversight
• Conduct Risk Assessments on prospective Critical Suppliers and Outsourcing arrangements whilst performing ongoing monitoring on existing relationships.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years’ of local experience in a similar role
• Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
• Fluent in speaking and writing in English

Education and Experience

• Relevant University degree. Post-graduate degrees will be considered an asset

Benefits

• Health insurance

Job Reference: TH664