Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Job Recruitment

Description

The Head of Risk has oversight of the risk management function to identify, measure, assess, and mitigate internal and external risks that may hinder the organization from achieving its strategic objectives.
S/he will be responsible for providing hands-on development of risk models involving market, credit, and operational risk, ensuring controls are operating effectively, and providing research and analytical support as well as overseeing the communication of risk policies and processes for the organization

Establish and quantify the organisation’s ‘risk appetite’ and ensure risk approach adheres accordingly
Design, implement and lead a risk management strategy for the organisation in line with PENCOM risk management framework
Oversee monitoring of macro-economic activities that may affect business activities, to proactively identify and assess the impact of risks inherent in business operations
Supervise the risk identification and risk mitigation procedures in the organization
Advocate and support the culture of informed risk-taking and heighten awareness and use of advanced risk management practices through training programs and coaching
Participate in the review and recommendation of asset allocation, portfolio rebalancing and other investment functions
Conduct stress tests on the organizations risk exposure
Oversee the preparation and dissemination of risk analysis reports to relevant stakeholders including the risk committee, board members and group executives
Work with Heads of Internal Audit and Compliance on issues requiring shared oversight of pension fund risks
Lead and manage the organization’s team of dedicated risk professionals to maximise effectiveness.