Head of Risk Management

The role of a Head of Risk Management is to communicate risk policies and processes for an organization. They provide hands-on development of risk models involving market, credit and operational risk, assure controls are operating effectively, and provide research and analytical support. Risk Managers must have excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with the ability to apply those skills across a variety of business processes.

The duties under a Risk Management job description include the following:

• Developing, managing, revising and proposing Credit Policy, Internal Regulation and Procedure, Credit Approval Authority, to ensure the unification and coverage over all relevant aspects of credit risks and practices;
• Measuring & assessing portfolio quality. Reviewing and enhancing lending policies based on portfolio quality trend and market situation to ensure a sound risk portfolio and competitiveness;
• Performing statistical analysis, finding out fraud trend and proposing new rule to detect/prevent fraud;
• Cooperating actively with providers to develop, test, validate and monitor the Credit Scoring Models, include application, behavior, collection scoring etc;
• Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company
• Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the company’s previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements
• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related field required.
• At least 10 years of Risk Management experience, preferably in banking/ financial services/ consumer finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in management position.
• Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management in in consumer finance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies