Director of Risk Management

Role Description The Director of Risk Management at FADA – Fundo de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Agrário is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing the organization’s risk strategy and frameworks. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise risk management policies, procedures, and controls aligned with FADA’s mission and regulatory requirements. The Director will monitor risk exposure across financial, operational, compliance, and strategic areas, prepare risk reports for senior leadership, and recommend mitigation actions. Daily tasks include reviewing financial and operational data, coordinating risk assessments, collaborating with finance and audit teams, managing claims processes, and ensuring timely resolution of risk-related issues. This role also leads risk awareness initiatives, supports internal audits, and partners with external stakeholders such as insurers, regulators, and advisory firms.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Enterprise Risk Management and proven experience designing and implementing risk frameworks.
Advanced Analytical Skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
Solid background in Finance, including financial analysis, budgeting, and understanding of financial instruments and controls.
Experience in Auditing, internal controls, and compliance monitoring within financial or development-focused organizations.
Claims Management experience, including handling, reviewing, and optimizing claims processes and relationships with insurers.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; a relevant master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, CRM, CFA, CIA) is an asset.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including managing cross-functional teams and driving organization-wide risk initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex risk information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Experience working remotely with strong self-management, organization, and collaboration skills across distributed teams.
Background in agricultural development, impact finance, or international development is beneficial, as is familiarity with emerging market risks.

Work arrangement
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