Head of Risk

About the role

AMW Capital Leasing & Finance PLC, a finance company registered under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and a subsidiary of AMW Group, is looking for a Head of Risk. This is a key senior management position that reports directly to the Integrated Risk Management Committee and leads the Enterprise Risk Management Framework of the company while supporting department heads in managing their own risks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the Integrated Risk Management Framework covering strategic, credit, liquidity, market, operational and legal risks.
• Manage the overall risk reporting process, identify current and emerging risks and alert management and the board through the committee.
• Help managers embed risk management at an operational level so that staff treat risk as a core responsibility.
• Establish policies, practices and control mechanisms to manage risks.
• Develop risk assessment and measurement systems.
• Review credit policy and agreements periodically and recommend changes to the committee.
• Facilitate regular proactive stress testing of credit risk.
• Cultivate a culture of internal controls, risk management and high ethical standards.

Required profile

• Masters in Business Administration in Finance, a general MBA, or full professional qualification from a professional accounting body.
• At least 10 years of experience in banking or non-banking, including 2-4 years in a similar capacity.

Required skills

• Knowledge of accounting, tax, CBSL and other financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.