Investment Risk Manager

Our client is the offshore arm of a leading Africa-focused financial services group, boasting an innovative presence on the global stage. The role of Investment Risk Manager involves responsibility for leading a team that maintains risk and compliance oversight mechanisms within the Investment Division. The manager will ensure that the business operates in accordance with agreed risk parameters and complies with the regulatory requirements of Investment Business and Funds Services Business licences. This position supports the identification, analysis, and management of risks arising from investment operations, maintains a coherent governance structure for the division, and undertakes key risk responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in personal and private banking, with at least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the securities industry, and a thorough understanding of risk management and compliance. This is a full-time role, and the successful candidate will play a crucial part in developing and delivering risk, compliance, and regulatory training to investment services staff, ensuring they are adequately prepared to operate within the relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. The candidate will also be responsible for managing regulatory returns and reviews, acting as a lead for a business control team, and serving as a point of contact for compliance and risk-related inquiries from the investment division. Job Duties Lead a team to maintain risk and compliance mechanisms within the Investment Division. Support the identification, analysis, and management of investment-related risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Develop and deliver risk, compliance, and regulatory training for investment services staff. Implement a staff training programme to meet Continuous Professional Development requirements. Ensure timely submissions of regulatory returns and management of regulatory reviews. Provide direction to the business control team conducting control testing. Serve as a contact for compliance and risk-related queries from the investment division. Job Requirements First Degree in Finance and Accounting. 5 to 7 years of experience in Personal and Private Banking. At least 5 years of experience in the securities industry with thorough knowledge of risk management and compliance. Extensive experience in financial services. Strong business acumen and understanding of regulatory compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.