Country Risk and Financial Institutions Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB000882/m

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

0 Annually


SUMMARY:

To assist in the pro-activeness and on-going implementation and management of good international practices for Country Risk and Financial Institutions risk management for the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB DESCRIPTION
  • To assist in enhancing Country Risk and Financial Institutions policies, systems and procedures and management processes for the company,
  • Undertaking primary rating of counterparties (Countries and FIs) and propose overrides;
  • To support in submitting annual review reports and undertaking monthly / quarterly portfolio reporting to relevant committees;
  • To assist in formulating, reviewing and managing Africa limits and/or exposure in alignment with the company Africa strategy, Risk Appetite and/or emerging risks,
  • To provide support on the on-going and pro-active monitoring and reporting of Country / FI risks within the company including watch listing and/or removal from watch list of counterparties;
  • Provide country risk commentary on cross-border transactions.
  • Work collaboratively with relevant divisions and assisting in the development of differentiated and superior solutions that meet business and risk requirements;
  • To support in providing expert solutioning capability for complex transactions in area of responsibility;
  • To assist in ensuring effective implementation of set of strategic objectives for the cluster;
  • To assist in implementing processes that have been reviewed to attain best international practices;
  • Implement approved methods and ways of mitigating capital allocated for cross-border exposure;
  • Ensuring adherence to good corporate governance and compliance in line with policies;
  • To assist in maintaining, reviewing and updating all policies related to area, ensuring the company does not lag other lenders in the adoption of global changes to relevant risk management practices;
  • Constantly scan market for regulatory and policy developments that would impact company lending in various markets.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Commerce
  • Financial Economics and/or Accounting courses will be an added advantage;
  • A least 5 years’ work experience in similar role within a Financial Institution.

 

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