Job description

• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the university, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the institution.
• Evaluating the institution’s previous handling of risks, and assessing outcomes and mitigating practices.
• Establishing the level of risk, the institution is willing to take.
• Preparing risk management and insurance related recommendations.
• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the university constituents about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring the various units understand the risks that might affect their departments; and ensuring individuals understand of accountability towards individual risks).
• Assessing and advising on the external risks.
• Creating business continuity plans to limit risks.
• Ensuring the implementation of health and safety measures, and related insurance.
• Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims.
• Reviewing any major expansion or major discontinuity of offerings proposals.
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training programs.