VP of Enterprise Risk

Company Description Africa Mentoring Initiative (AMI) is a mission-driven organization focused on transforming the African continent through the power of mentorship. AMI connects mentors and mentees across sectors to build skills, confidence, and opportunities for emerging leaders. The initiative collaborates with local and international partners to design programs that support personal, professional, and community development. Team members join a growing movement that values impact, collaboration, and long-term, sustainable change. Working with AMI offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social and economic progress across Africa.
Role Description The VP of Enterprise Risk is a full-time remote role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing AMI’s enterprise-wide risk management framework. This role involves identifying, assessing, and monitoring strategic, operational, financial, and market risks that may affect the organization’s mission and growth. The VP will develop risk policies, set risk appetite and tolerance levels, and establish controls and reporting processes in partnership with senior leadership. Day-to-day tasks include leading risk assessments, analyzing data and trends, preparing risk reports for executive and board review, and coordinating risk mitigation plans with program, finance, and operations teams. The VP of Enterprise Risk will also provide guidance on compliance, governance, and internal controls, and support key strategic initiatives by integrating risk insights into decision-making.
Qualifications
Strong risk management expertise, including experience developing and leading enterprise risk frameworks and policies.
Market Risk and Financial Services knowledge, with the ability to assess exposure related to funding, investments, and program portfolios.
Finance and Analytical Skills, including advanced ability to interpret financial data, build risk models, and translate analyses into actionable recommendations.
Experience working in or with mission-driven organizations, NGOs, or international development initiatives is highly beneficial.
Proven leadership skills, including managing cross-functional projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and building a risk-aware culture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk issues clearly to diverse audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CFA) is an advantage.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team environment across time zones, with strong organization and self-management skills.

Work arrangement
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