Risk Officer

Location Malta
Discipline: Compliance, Regulatory
Job type: Full-time
Contact name: Besart Kondi

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 15966
Published: 11 months ago
Our client in the gaming industry is looking for a well versed Risk Officer to cover the following duties. 

Duties:
• Analyse and assess risks affecting the different functions of the organization;
• Analyse jurisdictional trends and internal trends to determine risk mitigating strategies required to meet the organization strategic intents;
• Assist in the development of risk management tools including Key Risk Indicators and enhancing the risk scoring tool to determine the overall risk the Organization is exposed to;
• Draft reports and analyses of risk management nature;
• Draft risk management policies and procedures;
• Conduct regularly risk assessments and develop and maintain an effective risk response plan;
• Monitor and report on the Company risk performance;
• Research the various risk factors that might affect the gaming industry and in turn the Maltese jurisdiction and the Organization;
• Keep abreast with the industry's legislation and regulatory framework;
• Advise internally stakeholders on risk mitigation techniques;
• Liaise with the Functions of the First and Third Line of Defence within the Organization as well as with external stakeholders, such as the FIAU, the NCC and other Government Bodies to consult and co-ordinate accordingly on risk related matters;
• Provide regular activity updates as directed by your superiors;
• Represent the Organization in various conferences and fora as may be required;
• Carry out any other duties/tasks as directed by the Risk Manager and/or the CRO.

Requirements:
• In possession of a first degree in a relevant field;
• Postgraduate degrees in risk management are not mandatory, but shall be considered an asset;
• A minimum of one year working experience in a risk related area. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.
• Certification from an internationally recognised Institute/Organisation will be considered an asset;