SENIOR SPECIALIST: NEW BUSINESS RISK MAN

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Role Purpose/Business Unit.
Conduct risk assessments reviews of new products and services launched by Vodacom to ensure that all critical and high new business risks have been identified and mitigated by business before any product, service, promotion or campaign is launched with Vodacom.
To perform risk reviews using a consistent methodology on products, services, promotions and campaign for Vodacom and Vodacom Business.
To liaise with other Vodacom departments and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure risk are identified and mitigation controls are implemented by business.
To assist in the development and implementation of the new business risk management strategy that aligns and supports the organisations strategy.
To assist in the creation frameworks, toolkits & position papers with regards to risk management for the organisation.
To effectively pursue improvement opportunities while ensuring consistency across multiple functional areas.
To support, conduct and manage initiatives aimed at promoting risk maturity within the Vodacom Group of Companies To manage strategic projects within the function to ensure successful execution and delivery of projects To provide a support role to principal specialist on updating appropriate risk exposure standards, guidelines and maintain the toolkit and risk database for products and services.
To perform research in the field of risk management and maintain expert knowledge within the field on current legislative, risks, technology and industry best practice.
To provide regular report and assurance to oversight bodies with regards to the effectiveness of the risk management program To support the Vodacom Group of companies and the Enterprise risk management team in management of risks To conduct periodic research in the field of risk management and its related disciplines in order to identify emerging risks and new trends in the environment   Your responsibilities will include.
To conduct risk assessment reviews of new products and services launched Vodacom to ensure that relevant risks are considered during the development of new products.
To assist in managing and updating appropriate risk exposure standards, guidelines and maintain the toolkit and risk database for products and services.
To ensure that risks, controls and vulnerabilities are clearly recorded, mitigated and communicated throughout the product life cycle.
To participate during the product development life cycle to influence decisions and develop robust solutions Core competencies, knowledge, and experience.
Risk Management – Enterprise Risk Management  Products and Services within the technology and communications industry  Minimum of 5 years business experience Telecommunications exposure will be an advantage.
Critical thinking and analytical skills – to identify and evaluate risks Project management skills to execute maturity projects Communication skills to engage with various stakeholders Report writing and presentation skills, MS excel  The ideal candidate for this role will have.
3-year university degree or diploma (preferred) in the disciplines within Risk Management/ Governance (Risk Audit, Compliance), Product management/ ICT Understanding of governance frameworks We make an impact by offering.
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies     Closing date for Applications.
8 July .
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded.
We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too.
At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.