Risk Management Officer

Brites Management is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Risk Management Officer to join their team. In this role, you will serve as a critical pillar in safeguarding the organization against strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks. You will work closely with cross-functional departments to embed a proactive risk culture, ensuring the business operates within acceptable risk thresholds while meeting its strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional who thrives in a structured governance environment and is passionate about translating complex risk landscapes into actionable insights. You will be expected to lead risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, support compliance functions, and deliver high-quality risk reporting to senior management and relevant committees.

• Identify, evaluate, and continuously monitor strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks across the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and facilitate risk workshops with departmental teams.
• Maintain, update, and manage the organization's risk register to reflect current exposures and controls.
• Analyze emerging risks and recommend proactive, evidence-based mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to address identified risk exposures in a timely manner.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing risk controls and recommend enhancements where gaps are identified.
• Support business units in implementing corrective actions to reduce risk levels and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in the development, review, and improvement of risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Ensure all risk management processes are aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Promote organization-wide awareness and understanding of risk management policies and standards.
• Support compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in conducting compliance reviews and identifying potential areas of regulatory exposure.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, board committees, and relevant stakeholders.
• Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide timely updates on significant risk trends and exposures.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and risk reviews, and monitor the closure of audit findings.

• Must be able to independently conduct end-to-end risk assessments across multiple business functions and document findings with actionable recommendations.
• Must demonstrate experience developing and maintaining a risk register, including updating risk ratings, controls, and mitigation action plans.
• Must be able to design, implement, and monitor risk mitigation strategies that align with organizational risk appetite.
• Must have experience preparing risk dashboards, KRI reports, and management presentations that communicate complex risk data clearly.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and the ability to identify and flag compliance gaps.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with internal and external auditors, supporting audit processes and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Must hold a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or financial analysis.
• Professional certification such as CRMA, FRM, PRM, CIA, CPA(K), or ACCA is a strong added advantage.
• Must demonstrate experience working within structured governance and risk management frameworks.

The gross monthly salary for this role is between KES 150,000 and KES 250,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The compensation package is competitive and reflective of the seniority and scope of the role within the organization.

Ideal candidate: A results-driven risk professional with at least five years of hands-on experience in risk management or a closely related field. You are analytical, highly organized, and comfortable working across departments to embed a risk-aware culture. You communicate risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and you take ownership of your deliverables with minimal supervision. Candidates with a professional risk or finance certification will have a distinct advantage.

Do NOT apply if: You have fewer than five years of relevant experience, have never worked within a formal risk management or governance framework, or are unable to independently produce risk reports and mitigation plans. This role is not suitable for candidates seeking a purely administrative or entry-level compliance position.

• Prepare an updated CV clearly outlining your risk management experience, certifications, and key achievements.
• Write a concise cover letter tailored to this role, highlighting your most relevant experience in risk assessment, mitigation, and compliance.
• Submit your application through the Brites Management official website or the job platform where this posting is listed.
• Ensure your application is submitted promptly as shortlisting is done on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.