About This Role
This is a second-line defense position, not a hands-on risk-taking or day-to-day operational role. You will be the person who challenges, monitors, and reports on risks across the entire organization — ensuring business units don't underestimate or overlook threats. It suits a professional with strong analytical judgment who can see the big picture, not just check boxes. Given Ethswitch is a financial market infrastructure operator, this role carries real regulatory weight and visibility.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on ERM frameworks, KRIs, and risk appetite signals they want someone who has moved beyond basic compliance or credit risk into a broader, more strategic risk perspective. The "independent review and challenge" language reveals they value intellectual courage — the ability to push back on business unit decisions with evidence and confidence. They are not looking for a fresh graduate; they need someone who has already made mistakes and learned from them in real risk situations.
How to Approach This Application
Do not simply list your risk-related duties. Instead, prepare a one-page summary of a specific risk issue you identified, escalated, or helped mitigate — quantify the potential impact. The employer will prioritize candidates who can demonstrate they have operated in a second-line capacity before, so emphasize any experience where you had to challenge senior colleagues or present risk reports to leadership. Tailor your CV to show breadth across multiple risk types, not depth in only one area.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a mid-career risk professional who is comfortable with ambiguity and enjoys being the "voice of reason" in strategic discussions. It is likely to be competitive, given the scarcity of genuine ERM experience in the local market — expect strong interest from banking and insurance risk professionals.
A second-line ERM role responsible for supporting enterprise risk governance, independent review and challenge, risk aggregation and reporting, risk appetite and KRI monitoring, emerging risk management, and risk advisory for strategic initiatives and material changes.
Key Responsibilities
Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, methodologies, and procedures.
Coordinate enterprise risk assessments and maintain the Enterprise Risk Register.
Perform independent second-line review and challenge of Business Unit risk assessments, ratings, and risk treatments.
Monitor enterprise risks, KRIs, risk appetite and tolerance thresholds, and changes in the enterprise risk profile.
Monitor risk treatment and remediation actions and escalate material or overdue matters.
Coordinate emerging risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and escalation.
Conduct or facilitate risk assessments for strategic initiatives, projects, new products, material changes, and other significant activities.
Prepare enterprise risk reports, dashboards, KRIs, and risk appetite monitoring reports for EMT and BRC.
Support periodic risk management training and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
Maintain reliable risk information and records to support management decision-making and governance.
- BSC/BA/MA/MBA/MSc in Accounting, Economics, Management, Information Systems or related fields of studies
5/3 years of relevant work experience out of which 2 years in officer position
Terms of Employment
- The position is offered on a fixed-term contract of two (2) years. Upon successful completion of the contract period, the employee may be considered for permanent appointment, subject to organizational requirements, satisfactory performance, and the Company's policies.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application with non-returnable CV, educational qualifications and work experience to hr@ethswitch.com, stating the title of the position clearly on the subject line. Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged.
*Please be aware that it is mandatory to attach your credentials (educational qualifications and work experience) along with your CV. Submitting only your CV is not sufficient.
*Please be advised that all applicants’ Educational Credentials will be verified with the respective higher institutions.
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