Head of Risk and Operations

HEAD OF RISK |REGIONAL LEAD

Are you a strategic leader with 15+ years of experience in a regulatory environment?

We’re looking for a motivated Regional Lead – Risk to oversee a diverse team in South Africa. This role requires exceptional leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to align local operations with regional and global objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the offshore strategy set by the CRO.
• Oversee South African risk team cost reviews and forecasting.
• Provide senior management with regular updates on office progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, IT, finance, HR, and facilities.
• Optimize systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy, working closely with onshore offices and IT teams.
• Monitor adherence to procedures within the Oil, Metals, and Coal framework.
• Develop and track KPIs using a reporting dashboard for the office.
• Provide effective leadership to foster a high-performance culture.
• Conduct resource and succession planning in coordination with HR and business heads.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, ensuring continuous learning and growth.
• Oversee recruitment and team structure optimization.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Oil and Metals offices, identifying synergies.
• Provide senior management with insights into performance and strategic recommendations.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in a regulatory or risk management environment.
• Background in finance, banking, or risk management is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex priorities.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and emotional intelligence.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to recommend strategic improvements.
• Proactive, flexible, and entrepreneurial approach to challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to Europe once or twice a year.

Should you meet the required skills, please respond to this advert