Coforge Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 18+ years
Educational Requirements: Professional Graduate Degree with preferably an Advanced Specialization
Location: London, UK
This Chief Risk Officer position (CRO) is a leadership role and is mission-critical to the further success of Coforge. The CRO will play a pivotal multifaceted role that extends beyond traditional risk management in safeguarding the organization’s assets, reputation, development, and long-term sustainability. The CRO will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the global enterprise-wide risk management strategy.
This will involve:
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks across financial, operational, strategic, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity/information security, and emerging dimensions through deep expertise across these domains.
- Providing strategic guidance and insights to senior management, CEO, and the Board of Directors on risk appetite, tolerance, and emerging threats.
- Fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the organization, embedding risk management principles into all business decisions.
- Design and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and architectures that integrate multiple teams and functions.
- Ensuring the organization’s stability, resilience, and long-term success by proactively addressing and mitigating risks.
- Proven experience in addressing diverse aspects of risk management, ensuring robust organizational preparedness and adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrate big-picture thinking with the ability to communicate complex risk concepts effectively across all levels of the organization, including the Board of Management.
- Successfully led and supported strategic business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with risk management goals.
- Skilled in utilizing advanced analytics and risk modelling tools to monitor risk exposure, predict vulnerabilities, and inform proactive mitigation strategies.
- A problem-solving mindset with strong organizational and project management skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration and seamless project execution.
- Experienced in conducting stress testing and simulation exercises to evaluate organizational resilience under various adverse scenarios.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize organizational risks across all areas, including but not limited to financial, operational, strategic, reputational, compliance, technological & cybersecurity risk.
- Advise senior management on risk-related matters and provide strategic guidance on risk appetite and tolerance.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on risk exposures to senior management and the board of directors.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team.
- Foster a strong risk management culture throughout the organization.
- Stay abreast of emerging risks and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and legal counsel.
Professional traits which are necessary for the success of Coforge leaders:
- Exhibits excellent judgment and holds herself/himself to high standards.
- Hires & develops great people. Ability to inspire passion.
- Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution. Results oriented.
- Expects and requires innovation of her/his team.
- Highest level of customer orientation.
- Thinking strategically while managing tactical execution.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business, Analyst, and Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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