Risk Manager at Discovery Limited

Principal Accountabilities

Risk Strategy, Policies and Implementation

• Assist in the formulation and review of risk policies and frameworks specific to area of expertise
• Co-ordinate and manage the policy attestation and assurance requirements for risk policies; assist in preparing reporting on results to management and governance committees
• Contribute to the formulation of the Corporate portfolio workplans

ERM Implementation

• Provide oversight and challenge on business unit risk assessments
• Provide subject matter expertise on risk management issues, incidents and trends
• Identify new risks and monitor existing risks through the review and analysis of risk incidents, key risk indicator breaches, assurance provider findings, outcome of special reviews etc.
• Conduct special, deep dive and thematic risk reviews as identified through own analysis and as required by the Risk Officer
• Keep abreast of changes in the environment, best practice and risks affecting the Corporate business units and the Group
• Scan the environment, (external environment and business environment); identify current and emerging risks
• Assist the Risk Officer with conducting best practice research and recommending solutions to improve the effectiveness of risk management practices across the Group.
• Enhance risk management processes within GRM e.g. involvement in process/system changes, introducing new methodologies, and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with Risk analysts, Risk Officers and the Groups assurance providers to ensure alignment of risk activities and sharing of knowledge.
• Undertake any other work as required by the Risk Officer from time to time.

Combined Assurance

• Assist with the improvement and implementation of combined assurance reporting
• Assist the Risk Officer with the development of the annual combined assurance plans, assess adequacy, recommend corrective solutions for gaps and duplications within the plan for the Corporate business units
• In collaboration with other assurance providers, monitor and report on progress against the combined assurance plan for Corporate business units; prepare interim reporting on progress against plans.
• Compile the annual reports and facilitate sign-off of the management attestation letters for Corporate business units
• Assist the Risk Officer with preparation of the Groups interim and year end reporting on assurance work. ( collation of entity submissions )

Reporting

• Develop new reporting dashboards and templates for Group risk reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate risk reporting
• Assist the Risk Officer with the preparation of reports required for Group reporting at various levels which will include but is not limited to the Group Risk and Compliance Committee Enterprise Risk Management Report, Group Combined Assurance Reports, weekly incident report, trend analysis reports and risk dashboards
• Proactively identify trends and perform other data analysis.
• Ad-hoc reporting requirements as requested by the Risk Officer

Management and Stakeholders

• Work closely with business unit senior management, 1st LOD Risk functions, Group assurance providers and members of the GRM team.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal re-work required
• Innovative and solution driven
• Resilience, enthusiasm, energy and drive
• Ability to contribute within a team, work independently and without supervision. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Upholds ethics, values and demonstrates integrity

 Education; Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance, Risk, Accounting Science, Relevant risk or internal audit qualification
• Minimum of 5 years Risk Management Experience
• Minimum of 5 years Financial Services experience
• Experience working with senior management; strong knowledge of enterprise-wide risks; advanced reporting and competencies.