Chief Risk Officer

A leading construction company seeks a seasoned Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk, compliance and internal control across its construction operations. This executive leadership role requires a commercially astute, independent and strategic risk professional who can support business growth while ensuring disciplined risk management, strong governance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk, compliance and internal control systems
• Identify, monitor and mitigate business, project, contractual and operational risks
• Review major tenders, contracts and projects for risk exposure and commercial prudence
• Oversee SHEQ risk management, insurance, guarantees and business continuity
• Report on risk and compliance to Executive Management and the Board
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Finance, Business or related field
• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in risk management, or professional certification (e.g., FRM, CRM, CRISC, PRM) will be an added advantage
• Minimum 12 years' relevant experience, including senior management exposure in construction, infrastructure, engineering or project finance
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project risk, insurance, guarantees, compliance and internal controls
• Proven ability to engage with executive management, boards, regulators, financiers and project stakeholders
• Knowledge in SHEQ Legal Requirements and the Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial judgment
• Strong risk, financial and analytical capability
• Sound knowledge of risk management, construction project risk lifecycle, corporate governance, compliance and controls
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decisions
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity, independence and professional maturity

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications, resume and certified copies of educational and professional certificates as a single file in pdf to: talentmanagmt@gmail.com. Clearly state JOB APPLICATION - CHIEF RISK OFFICER as the subject of the email.

Closing Date: Monday 11 May 2026 @1700hrs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 11 May 2026