Senior Governance Analyst driving strategic projects and leading insights generation at Riachuelo. Collaborating cross - functionally to ensure quality execution and management of business objectives.
About the role
- Head of Operational Risk managing operational risk for fintech Onafriq in Africa. Overseeing risk policies, frameworks, and cultural implementation across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Operational Risk function for the Onafriq Group
- Implement and maintain an operational risk management framework covering all current and future business activities across the Group
- Build, embed, and oversee an Operational Risk Management framework with appropriate monitoring, escalation, and reporting structures
- Draft and roll out operational risk management policies, procedures, and supporting documentation
- Monitor the effectiveness of operational risk frameworks to ensure alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA) process across the Group
- Facilitate periodic reviews of risk appetite statements and embed them into business decision-making
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing up-to-date matrices and following up on findings
- Drive oversight of product risk development, including the identification and management of risks inherent in new products, features and business models
- Report regularly to Executive Management and the Board on material risks, exposures, and the adequacy of mitigation
- Maintain and oversee the Company's risk register, incident log, and fraud log
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, law, or related field
- Postgraduate qualification in Risk, Compliance, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years in senior risk and compliance leadership roles, with proven board/executive interaction
- Demonstrable expertise in operational risk, product risk management, risk culture implementation, risk appetite integration, data privacy, and ISO framework oversight
- Experience implementing ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 programs preferred
- Strong leadership in risk and compliance within financial services, including regulatory engagement
- Ability to balance strategic risk leadership with operational execution
- Skilled in leading teams across diverse functions and jurisdictions
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and drive cultural change.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Unlimited leave policy
- Competitive salary package and bonuses
- Various initiatives aimed at staff well-being
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