ACTIVA Cameroon is hiring a Risk Manager

ACTIVA Cameroon is hiring a Risk Manager Industry: Insurance

• 1. About the company ACTIVA is a reference group on the insurance market in sub-Saharan Africa. With 12 subsidiaries in 9 countries, the Group also relies on the Globus Network, of which it is one of the major players, with a presence in 49 African countries. For 25 years, Activa has distinguished itself by developing innovative insurance solutions that are responsible and adapted to the needs of its customers.
• 2. Job overview

Responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the Group’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Director, the Risk Manager contributes to the achievement of strategic objectives by designing, deploying and overseeing a global risk management system. Its role is to strengthen the Group’s ability to anticipate threats, respond to crisis situations and ensure the sustainability of its activities.

• 3. Main duty Identify, analyze and prioritize risks that could compromise the Group’s objectives, coordinate the implementation of appropriate prevention and control measures, and then ensure the continuous improvement of the risk management system.
• 4. Key responsibilities Risk Management Policy and Methodology

Other information

• Design, formalize and deploy policies, procedures and management methods for different categories of risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, IT and project-related.
• Develop and update business continuity arrangements across the Group.
• Develop tools to identify, analyze, assess and monitor risks, including fraud risks. Coordination and monitoring of risks in subsidiaries
• Oversee the risk management initiatives implemented within the various subsidiaries.
• Support entities in carrying out their risk mapping, maintaining risk registers and monitoring corrective action plans.
• Contribute to the strengthening of internal control mechanisms in subsidiaries.
• Monitor the application of internal policies, regulatory requirements and risk thresholds defined by the Group. Reporting and management of risk performance
• Design dashboards for General Management to facilitate monitoring and decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials for Audit and Risk Committees.
• Define risk indicators adapted to the different business lines and processes.

Education / Qualifications

• Ensure the reliability, relevance and timely transmission of risk information. Business continuity and crisis management
• Support subsidiaries in the implementation and management of their business continuity management system.
• Ensure the updating of business impact analyses, risk maps and associated action plans.
• Organize the follow-up of continuity tests, training actions and staff awareness campaigns.
• Contribute to the preparation and coordination of crisis management systems to ensure an effective response to exceptional situations. Support for strategic projects
• Providing risk management expertise in structuring projects, mergers and acquisitions, opening new markets, launching new products and extending the network.
• Develop and update risk maps for subsidiaries within its scope of intervention.
• Educate and train employees on good risk prevention and control practices.
• Ensure economic, political and regulatory monitoring in order to anticipate developments that may affect the Group’s activities.
• 5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The performance of the Risk Manager will be particularly appreciated through the following elements:
• The level of use and ownership of risk management tools by teams.
• The degree to which risk analysis is integrated into the Group’s strategic projects.
• The quality of the reports sent to General Management and Audit and Risk Committees, in terms of accuracy, completeness, relevance and respect for deadlines.
• The number of operational or financial incidents identified, analyzed and addressed.
• The speed of response of the crisis unit and the effectiveness of measures taken in exceptional situations.
• The relevance and reliability of risk monitoring indicators.
• Timeliness of identification, escalation and handling of critical risks.
• The level of compliance with the risk thresholds and limits set by the Group.
• 6. Technical skills required
• Master risk identification approaches, including top-down, bottom-up, risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), process analysis, and scenario study.
• Master risk analysis and assessment techniques, including probability and impact estimation, scoring systems, modeling and stress tests.
• Know how to prepare and lead risk identification, analysis and assessment workshops.
• Have a good knowledge of business continuity management systems design and deployment methods.
• Master financial risk assessment and solvency tools, including ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment) and stress tests.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, its operating mechanisms and regulatory issues.
• Master French and English, both orally and in writing.
• 7. Personal and professional qualities

Required skills

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

• Good resistance to stress and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• An open mind and a real willingness to learn.
• A keen sense of rigour, precision and organization.
• A strong capacity for analysis, discernment and questioning.
• Leadership based on collaboration and team engagement.
• An orientation towards results and the achievement of objectives.
• Impeccable behavior in terms of ethics, confidentiality and integrity.
• An ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
• 8. Training and professional experience
• Hold an engineering degree or a baccalaureate level diploma+5 in audit, risk management, finance or an equivalent discipline.

Experience

• Have at least 7 years of professional experience in risk management, acquired in the banking sector, the insurance industry or within an audit firm.
• Having a professional certification in risk management, such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301 or CRISC, will be an advantage.

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