Risk & Compliance Analyst – Enterprise Risk Management

About the role

The Risk & Compliance Analyst will support the implementation and ongoing operation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the organisation. You will provide analytical insights, prepare risk and compliance reports, and help ensure adherence to regulatory obligations such as the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and NAMFISA requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate risk identification workshops with business units and assess operational, financial, compliance, legal and reputational risks.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, scenario analyses and maintain up‑to‑date risk registers and profiles.
• Monitor key risk indicators, emerging risks and trends, escalating significant issues to senior management.
• Prepare risk dashboards, heat maps and management reports for EXCO and governance committees.
• Collaborate with units to design and monitor risk mitigation strategies and internal controls.
• Conduct control reviews and deep‑dive assessments in high‑risk areas such as claims processing and member data management.
• Support compliance with FIMA, NAMFISA and internal policies, including policy review and audit preparation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, compliance, audit, legal or a related field (NQF Level 8 or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise risk management or compliance, preferably in financial services or medical‑aid administration.
• Practical knowledge of risk management frameworks, tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of NAMFISA and other Namibian regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Required skills