Senior Manager, Risk Management

Requisition Number

3790BR

About the Agency

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access. More information

Agency

Aga Khan University

The position

The Global Head of Risk Management Department is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the University’s risk management programme. This includes providing assistance to business/functions in effectively identifying, analysing, treating, monitoring, and reporting risks across the University. You will also be the focal coordinator for fraud control activities to ensure that best practices are followed as per defined policies and processes.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

leading the implementation and monitoring of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and ensuring that RMF is maintained

aligning risk practices of the region in line with AKU’s strategic objectives

developing and maintaining the central risk register system

ensuring that the central risk system meets AKU’s needs, all departments are covered and there is universal adoption

designing and deploying the overall risk management policy and strategy

designing, implementing and maintaining risk monitoring and review processes

monitoring risk performance data of different entities

reviewing processes to ensure that they are working as intended and making enhancements where necessary

creating an environment where departments are comfortable recording their risks and taking corrective actions

ensuring committees are tracking risks and actions in a disciplined manner

developing and delivering risk reports for management and board periodically

implementing and maintaining fraud control programme

providing assistance to Global Head in building and maintaining strong relationships with external peer groups for mutual benefit

developing, maintaining, and delivering a training programme on risk management to all those responsible for managing risks

assisting the Global Head, in developing and monitoring operational and capital budget of the region

recruiting and managing the team.

The requirements

You should have:

a Masters’ degree in a related discipline or an equivalent qualification. Risk management certification would be preferred

10 years of progressive experience in management, internal controls, process management and/or quality management

at least 5 years in a management role involving risk or compliance or internal control related matters

expert level of understanding of risk, compliance, and control environments, including anti-fraud strategies

previous exposure in risk management; experience of quality assurance is beneficial

knowledge of ISO 31000 Risk management - Principles and guidelines is a requirement, including training delivery

strategic thinking, governance skills, and the ability to standardise processes

the ability to maintain and deliver related assignments against tight deadlines, while meeting expectations

strong analytical skills and a good eye for detail

excellent interpersonal, communication and people skills

strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

experience of training and development at all levels

proficiency with Microsoft Office, software solution and databases.

Sector

Social Development

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

14-May-2024