Chief Risk Officer

About the Role

Dialog Finance PLC is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to provide executive leadership in designing and implementing a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework aligned with COSO standards. The role requires 10-12 years of financial services risk experience, expertise in credit and operational risk, and the ability to serve as trusted advisor to the Board.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute ERM frameworks aligned with COSO standards
• Identify, assess, and monitor financial, operational, cybersecurity, ESG, and reputational risks
• Conduct stress testing and report to the Board Integrated Risk Management Committee
• Establish risk monitoring systems with key risk indicators and dashboards
• Oversee risk mitigation strategies and internal controls
• Foster an organization-wide risk culture
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board
• Build and lead a high-performing risk team

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification or MBA in Finance, Operations, or related field
• 10-12 years of risk experience in financial services
• Expertise in credit and operational risk
• Strong understanding of Sri Lanka's regulatory landscape
• Digital banking or fintech exposure preferred
• Professional certifications (FRM, CERA, or CRM) preferred

Skills

`enterprise risk management` · `COSO framework` · `credit risk` · `operational risk` · `cybersecurity risk` · `ESG risk management` · `stress testing` · `regulatory compliance` · `board-level reporting` · `team leadership` · `KRI dashboards`

How to apply

Or apply online: https://lk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/chief-risk-officer-at-dialog-finance-plc-4440210129