Risk Manager

About the RISE Group

In 2012, a team of software developers found themselves jumping through hoops, past cracks, and over spikes just to set up a connection for their office in Cebu, Philippines. What’s more: almost every other business they knew had the same experience.

By 2015, the cause for better connectivity found itself an advocate: RISE was established to drive solutions for faster internet service. We are on a mission to help create a landscape for accelerated growth in the local internet service industry.

The Mission

Accelerate Internet for the Philippines

The RISE Group

We provide business and wholesale internet services for enterprises and SMEs, for carrier companies and property developers. Alongside fast and reliable connectivity, our services include access to an internet exchange, to infrastructure solutions, and technical expertise. We’ve conquered our fair share of hoops, cracks, spikes — and our work has only just begun.

The Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, mitigating and monitoring the company’s operational and strategic risk. He / She will play a critical role in implementing risk management policies, conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to manage reputational, business continuity, crisis management protocols, operational, credit, liquidity, IT & security risk, etc.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic risk management plan to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze financial and legal risks within the company's business units.
• Provide key inputs into the company's enterprise risk or other committee that oversees the enterprise risk management process and ensures alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with different departments to foster a risk-aware culture and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular risk reports to senior management and/or board members, detailing identified risks and action plans.
• Identify, assess and monitor the risk associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Collaborate with the IT to ensure the implementation of robust security measures to protect customer data.
• Establish and maintain risk management policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and conduct training programs to raise risk awareness and ensure employees are knowledgeable about risk management protocols.
• Participate in risk management training, workshops, and forums to keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Conduct special and routine audits and investigations for mitigation and business continuity purposes (including theft, fraud, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, IT or any related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in risk management, preferably in the telecommunications or ISP industry.
• Certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, or CISSP) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team, especially in a Philippines context.
• Strong project management skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

Hiring Process

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