About the role

  • Interim Risk Coordinator supporting risk management and compliance for a mission-driven talent marketplace focusing on African sustainable development. Collaborates with the risk team on governance and controls.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of the overall risk strategy and policy to ensure risks are managed consistently within the client's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of second-level controls, identifying and implementing improvements to strengthen the risk management process.
  • Support the Risk Team in identifying, measuring, reporting, and monitoring risks across the Group.
  • Develop and maintain risk dashboards and reports to support leadership decision-making.
  • Assist in implementing compliance procedures, including Integrity Due Diligence (IDD), AML-CFT, and Conflict of Interest processes.
  • Support due diligence exercises related to investments into the client's business units, funds, and platforms.
  • Contribute to documentation and handover of risk and compliance processes to ensure continuity post-assignment.
  • Support the design and delivery of risk and compliance training and awareness programs.
  • Contribute to the development of technology capabilities (databases, automation, analytics) to enhance team efficiency and risk oversight.
  • Provide guidance on best practices and industry insights to strengthen team capability during the interim period.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience in risk management, preferably within investment management, development finance, private equity, or investment banking (or alternatively a multinational industrial group – e.g., MTN, Maersk,…).
  • Prior exposure to interim or project-based assignments preferred, with demonstrated ability to deliver impact quickly.
  • Experience in African markets or a strong connection to the continent (e.g., the candidate is from Africa or has lived there) is required.
  • Good exposure to one or more risk disciplines (enterprise, operational, market, credit, investment, compliance risks) desirable
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance frameworks, and integrity due diligence We will also consider profiles with strong exposure to other risk disciplines (e.g., market / credit / investment risks).
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required
  • Exposure to macroeconomics, and finance and African markets is not essential but would be advantageous.; ability to evaluate controls using established frameworks
  • Proficiency in English and good report writing skills;
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and project management skills.
  • Adaptable, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to build relationships quickly and work collaboratively across functions.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently with limited supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills and sensitivity to balancing risk management with business opportunities.
  • Capacity to document processes and deliver structured handovers at project completion.

Job title

Risk Coordinator – Interim

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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