Risk Manager

A leading microfinance with HQ in USA looking for Risk Manager who will be based in DRC - Kinshasa.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Support business in developing appropriate Risk Management strategies/tools and disseminating appropriate risk management practices in line with developments in the market/industry, laws, regulations, etc.


2. Overseeing and enforcing risk management policies and established risk limits to close significant gaps in risk management capabilities (policy monitoring).


3. Conduct analysis of operations of the subsidiary to identify risks and make recommendations for preventive actions.

1. Timely investigation, analysis and reporting of compliance issues and/or instances of fraud which can negatively affect the Company's operations and reputation.

1. Manage evaluation of the possible risks (including third-party risks associated with vendor selection and management, as applicable) for the proposed new products, procedures and functions, set up and manage internal control tools and instruments during implementation.


2. Providing an independent view of proposed business plans and appropriate reporting on risks identified to the Management.


3. Preparation of quarterly Risk reports for the subsidiary-level and FMH Board reporting.

1. Supervise and monitor subsidiary Risk Management. 

1. Support the training and development of subsidiary Risk. 

1. Proactively engage subsidiary management boards to support key projects by providing insights that address inherent risks and residual risks after consideration of mitigating controls or others activities.

Job Requirements

Core Competencies

- Practical Banking and/or microfinance operations experience 7+ years

• Can be credit, operations, audit, client-facing roles and/or risk management/internal control – any combination of experience


• Strong business acumen

If interested or know someone with a good profile, please send the CV to r.kamenan@tortorici-partners.com