Chief Risk Officer

Position: Head of Risk Management

Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Dhaka or Anywhere in Bangladesh
Workplace: On-site (Office-based)

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of proven experience in risk management, compliance, or audit roles.

Prior experience in a fintech, banking, or financial institution is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Strong understanding of financial risk, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

Excellent analytical thinking, decision-making, and stakeholder communication skills.

Must be able to handle complex risk scenarios and implement robust control mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.

Identify, assess, and monitor key risk areas across financial, operational, legal, regulatory, and IT sectors.

Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance protocols, and adherence to legal obligations.

Lead the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and deliver regular risk reports to senior management.

Coordinate business continuity planning and ensure cybersecurity preparedness.

Maintain communication and coordination with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and legal advisors.

Promote a risk-aware culture across the organization and ensure staff adherence to compliance standards..