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Job offer: Risk Manager (H/F) at Douala – ACTIVA Group The ACTIVA Group, a major player in the insurance sector in sub-Saharan Africa, is recruiting a Risk Manager to strengthen its risk management system. DoualaIn Cameroon. Present in 9 countries through 12 subsidiaries and member of the Globus Network, which covers 49 African countries, the ACTIVA Group has been developing innovative and responsible insurance solutions for 25 years. Reporting to the Group’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Director, the Risk Manager will be responsible for defining, deploying and managing an integrated risk management system in order to strengthen the resilience of the organization and contribute to achieving the Group’s strategic objectives.
The main tasks of the successful candidate will be: Risk management and assessment Define and implement the Group’s risk management policies and methodologies.
Identify, analyze and evaluate operational, financial, regulatory, IT and project risks. Develop tools for identifying, measuring and monitoring risks. Develop and update risk maps and associated registries. Define relevant indicators to measure risk by business and process. Monitor compliance with risk limits and internal and external rules. Management and support of subsidiaries Supervise risk management activities within subsidiaries. Accompany subsidiaries in the development of their risk maps. Follow up on action plans to reduce identified risks. Contribute to the strengthening of internal control mechanisms. Provide risk management expertise in strategic projects, mergers and acquisitions, new markets and new product development. Business continuity and crisis management Define and deploy the Group’s business continuity policy. Support subsidiaries in the implementation of their business continuity systems. Participate in the updating of business impact analyses (Business Impact Analysis). Organize and follow the tests of continuity plans. Contribute to the preparation and management of crisis situations. Educate and train employees on good risk management practices. Reporting and Compliance Develop risk dashboards for the General Management. Prepare reports and documents presented to Audit and Risk Committees. Monitor operational and financial incidents. Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. Conduct an economic, regulatory and political watch to anticipate emerging risks.
Profile and skills sought
Diploma: Bac+5 minimum, engineering degree or Master in Audit, Risk Management, Finance or equivalent field.
Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in risk management. Have practiced in the banking sector, insurance or an audit firm. A professional certification in risk management (ISO 31000, ISO 22301, CRISC or equivalent) is an asset. Technical skills Mastery of risk identification methods: Top-down, Bottom-up, RCSA and process analysis. Good knowledge of probability and impact analysis techniques, scoring, modeling and stress tests. Ability to organize and conduct risk identification and assessment workshops. Mastery of business continuity management systems. Knowledge of financial risk assessment and solvency methods, including ORSA. In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. Fluency in French and English. Desired personal qualities Leadership and ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Rigor, precision and a sense of organization. Analytical and critical mind. Stress resistance and ability to work under pressure. Sense of ethics, integrity and confidentiality. Autonomy and focus on results. Ability to negotiate and make decisions. Adaptability, flexibility and intellectual curiosity. Performance indicators The performance of the Risk Manager will be evaluated on: The level of use of risk management tools. Integrating risk analysis into strategic projects. The quality and timeliness of reports for the General Management and Audit and Risk Committees. Detection and processing of operational and financial incidents. The speed of response in a crisis situation. The reliability of indicators and compliance with risk limits. The effectiveness of monitoring action plans. Job information Company: Group ACTIVA Title: Risk Manager (H/F)
Workplace Douala, Cameroon Industry: Insurance Type of contract: Permanent Contract (CDI)
Level of responsibility: Management Minimum Academic Level: Bac+5 (Master) Experience required: At least 7 years Date of publication: 14 October 2026 Application file Interested applicants should provide: A detailed curriculum vitae in PDF format.
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