• Collaborate with key stakeholders in an emerging leader in the Banking industry
• Bachelor of Business, Risk, Management, Economics or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior risk position

The Company

Our client operates across Papua New Guinea, specialising in providing high-quality financial products. The team values high levels of collaboration and places a focus on developing and supporting leaders.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO and Board, you will play a key influencing role in the group to provide oversight to the enterprise-wide risk management strategy and framework that translates the risk appetite framework into informed decision-making practices to support the Company’s unique business model and strategic plan.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of the whole risk function, including implementation of process, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage, monitor & report risk
• Monitor in the development of managed process to identify & evaluate business areas risk and risk control self-assessments
• Ensure the bank's compliance with PNG's AML/CTF legislation from the Bank of PNG and develop and implement risk policies in accordance with BPNG Standards and Board directives.
• Actively monitor high risk accounts to ensure that appropriate strategies are agreed to and complied with
• Assist in the development and monitoring of key indicators, identifying emerging risks that present new regularly, fraud or money laundering risks.
• Assist in guiding executive management on risk appetite and the market conditions
• Credit quality and ongoing portfolio management reviews to cover Credit Risk Review and compliance outcomes
• Support the functions of Internal Audit Department in their risk management activities
• Develop training programs in conjunction with the business to grow knowledge internally

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a senior risk and compliance role within the commercial banking space
• Bachelor of Business, Accounting Risk, Management, Economics or related discipline
• Advanced knowledge in AML/CTF legislation, Commercial Law, Credit Analyst, Loan Structuring and Treasury Activities at Bank-wide level.
• Policy and Procedure writing skills
• Advanced knowledge in legislation and directions from the Bank of PNG and FASU
• Strong Understanding of Risk and Compliance frameworks
• Understanding of PNG environment or ability to adapt and apply learnings to PNG
• Advanced technical skills in Financial Analysis
• Well-developed People Management Skills in a high-performance work culture
• Critical thinking skills – Strategic and Analytical with the ability to disaggregate business plans into components
• Interpersonal skills – Strong verbal and written communication
• Keen business acumen – Business and financial judgment, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong process orientation – A strong understanding of processes and core management activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and train people

If you believe you have the unique skills and relevant experience for this dynamic position, please submit your updated CV in Microsoft Word format to the Peopleconnexion team in addition to a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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