Chief Risk Officer

Corporate Risk & Compliance | Full-Time

Reports To: CEO / Board of Directors

Role Purpose

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) leads the organization’s enterprise risk management function, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks. The role supports business objectives while ensuring alignment with ISO 31000 (Risk Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) standards.

Key Responsibilities

 Establish and maintain an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and corporate risk register.

 Align risk management with corporate strategy and advise leadership on risk implications of key decisions.

 Define risk appetite and ensure effective internal controls and mitigation measures.

 Oversee regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and ISO certification requirements.

 Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and provide regular risk reports to the CEO and Board.

 Lead business continuity planning, crisis management, and incident response.

 Promote a strong risk culture and continuous improvement across the organization.

Authority

 Escalate critical risks to senior management and the Board.

 Recommend changes to strategy, policies, and controls.

 Access all information required for risk evaluation.

Key Skills & Competencies

 Enterprise risk management and governance expertise

 Strong knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 9001, and compliance frameworks

 Strategic thinking and analytical judgment

 Executive-level communication and leadership

 High integrity and professionalism

Qualifications & Experience

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related field

 5–10 years’ experience in corporate risk, compliance, governance, or senior audit roles

 Experience with ISO implementation and audits preferred.