Risk Director

Are you an experienced risk management professional with a proven track record of developing and implementing risk strategies on a global scale? Do you have strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail? If so, read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The Company

Triggerise believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Triggerise has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Triggerise is like here.

Please note that candidates placed in a role that ceases to exist will take precedence.

The Job

The Risk Director will develop and execute a comprehensive risk management strategy that will ensure fraud and other operational risks within Triggerise's platforms are prevented, detected, and effectively addressed. As the Risk Director, you will also be responsible for:

• Develop and articulate a strategic risk vision that aligns with Triggerise's overall goals and objectives, ensuring the prevention of fraud and other operational risks, timely detection of issues, and providing guidance to the organization in this area.
• Proactively participate in the design of our offers and systems to ensure that they are built in a way that minimizes the risk of fraud and other operational risks, by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing strategic recommendations.
• Establish an industry-leading risk management framework that includes an optimal mix of possible fraud detection tools and risk mitigation strategies, which will identify possible fraud and other operational risks within our ecosystem.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, regulators, and external partners, ensuring that reporting of incidents and general risk-related data is timely, accurate, and of high quality, while also managing reputational risk for the organization.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of risk management professionals, creating a positive work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while also aligning with Triggerise's values and culture.

About You

You are a visionary leader who can develop and execute strategies to manage risk effectively. You pay attention to detail, have excellent analytical skills, and have a thorough approach to your work. You lead by example, and your strength of vision ensures that goals are reached. You can communicate clearly and concisely, including when reporting your findings. You can collaborate with cross-functional teams and offer practical solutions when necessary.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a risk management position.
• A finance or risk-focused qualification.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide practical solutions.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing teams.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

The Rewards

At Triggerise we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. In Kenya, the salary bracket for this position is KSH Ksh537,108 - KSH Ksh805,663 gross per month, excluding benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Great secondary benefits
• A personal development budget.
• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go.
• Growth opportunities.
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things.
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details

Interested? Click Apply for This Job! Want more information? Check out our website triggerise.org or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.