Risk Manager

About the Role

AFS Egypt is looking for an experienced Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across Egypt operations. This role serves as a second line of defence, ensuring strong governance, oversight, and implementation of risk frameworks aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the risk management framework and related policies.
• Monitor financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review and challenge risk assessments conducted by first-line functions.
• Implement and enhance risk tools such as KRIs, incident reports, and risk control assessments.
• Prepare risk reports for internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Promote a strong risk culture through workshops, training, and guidance.
• Act as Local Data Protection Coordinator and support data governance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in in risk management.
• Hands-on experience with risk and control frameworks across business processes, technology, and third parties.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry and regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity and professional judgment.
• Strong time management and leadership skills.