Risk Manager

About the Role: Risk Manager

As a Risk Manager, you will be a key leader strengthening our organization’s risk management framework. This full-time, on-site position in Cairo, Egypt, requires a professional adept at identifying, assessing, and mitigating strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. You will leverage strong analytical skills and regulatory awareness, collaborating closely with senior leadership to ensure robust risk governance and informed decision-making. We are seeking someone with a solid background in enterprise risk management who thrives in a structured, on-site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s risk management framework and policies.
• Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise, operational, financial, and compliance risks across all business functions.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and diligently maintain risk registers.
• Design and monitor effective risk mitigation plans and internal controls.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and dashboards for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with compliance, audit, finance, and operational teams.
• Ensure strict alignment with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Support critical business continuity planning and crisis management initiatives.
• Actively participate in internal audits and regulatory reviews as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of progressive experience in risk management or related roles.
• Profound understanding of various risk frameworks including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), operational risk, and compliance risk.
• Prior experience within financial services, banking, insurance, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is a mandatory requirement.

Work Conditions

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: On-Site
• Location: Cairo, Egypt

Key skills/competency

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Operational Risk
• Compliance Risk
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Mitigation
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Risk
• Business Continuity Planning