Senior Manager, Risk Management

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi.

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

You will be responsible for assisting the Global Head of Risk Management Department in maintaining and enhancing the University’s risk management programme. This includes providing assistance to business/functions in effectively identifying, analysing, treating, monitoring, and reporting risks across the University. You will also be the focal coordinator for fraud control activities to ensure that best practices are followed as per defined policies and processes.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• leading the implementation and monitoring of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and ensuring that RMF is maintained
• aligning risk practices of the region in line with AKU’s strategic objectives
• developing and maintaining the central risk register system
• ensuringthat the central risk system meets AKU’s needs, all departments are covered and there is universal adoption
• designing and deploying the overall risk management policy and strategy
• designing, implementing and maintaining risk monitoring and review processes
• monitoring risk performance data of different entities
• reviewing processes to ensure that they are working as intended and making enhancements where necessary
• creating an environment where departments are comfortable recording their risks and taking corrective actions
• ensuring committees are tracking risks and actions in a disciplined manner
• developing and delivering risk reports for management and board periodically
• implementing and maintaining fraud control programme
• providing assistance to Global Head in building and maintaining strong relationships with external peer groups for mutual benefit
• developing, maintaining, and delivering a training programme on risk management to all those responsible for managing risks
• assisting the Global Head, in developing and monitoring operational and capital budget of the region
• recruiting and managing the team

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• a Masters’ degree in a related discipline or an equivalent qualification. Risk management certification would be preferred
• 10 years of progressive experience in management, internal controls, process management and/or quality management
• at least 5 years in a management role involving risk or compliance or internal control related matters
• expert level of understanding of risk, compliance, and control environments, including anti-fraud strategies
• previous exposure in risk management; experience of quality assurance is beneficial
• knowledge of ISO 31000 Risk management - Principles and guidelines is a requirement, including training delivery
• strategic thinking, governance skills, and the ability to standardise processes
• the ability to maintain and deliver related assignments against tight deadlines, while meeting expectations
• strong analytical skills and a good eye for detail
• excellent interpersonal, communication and people skills
• strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• experience of training and development at all levels
• proficiency with Microsoft Office, software solution and databases