Chief Risk Officer

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Risk Officer to join our leadership team. This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing the organizations enterprise-wide risk management framework to ensure resilience, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth across diverse business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Define and communicate the companys risk appetite and tolerance levels across all major business segments.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, including strategic, operational, financial, compliance, technological (cyber), and reputational.
• Establish and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), providing regular reporting to the Executive Team and the Board Risk Committee.
• Drive business continuity planning (BCP) and crisis management frameworks to ensure organizational resilience.
• Oversee compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with business units to embed a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and regulatory agencies on all risk-related matters.
• Provide strategic risk insights on new projects, acquisitions, and business expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (FRM, CRM, PRM, CRISC) are highly advantageous; a Masters degree is a plus.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience in risk management, internal audit, or compliance.
• Strong track record in enterprise risk management, governance, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present risk insights to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (aviation, logistics, financial services, energy, telco, etc.) preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Key leadership role reporting to the CFO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to build and lead a comprehensive risk management function across diverse operations.
• Work with a company committed to innovation, resilience, and long-term growth.

Originally posted on Himalayas