We are a state institution within Ghana’s precious mineral trade sector, mandated to oversee, regulate, and undertake the trading, assay and export of gold, promote value addition to the country's gold resources, support the accumulation of gold reserves, and generate foreign exchange for the country.

As a dynamic and forward-looking public entity specialising in gold and other precious mineral operations, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in line with national priorities.

If you are passionate about contributing to the transformation of Ghana’s precious mineral trading sector and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career, we invite you to explore the following opportunities across our operational functions.

Title: Head of Department, Risk
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary: Oversees the organisation’s risk management function, having oversight on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across regulatory and commercial operations. Ensure compliance with risk management standards and implement strategies to protect organisational assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with organisational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate both regulatory and commercial risks.
• Ensure compliance with international risk management standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and initiatives to safeguard organisational assets.
• Establish and manage crisis response plans to address potential risks or emergencies.
• Provide risk management expertise and guidance to other departments to strengthen risk mitigation efforts.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to protect organisational assets and ensure operational integrity.
• Regularly review risk management policies and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Compliance Management, or a related field, and a professional Risk Management certification (e.g., FRM, CRM).
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in risk and crisis management in a regulatory environment, with at least four (4) years in a senior role.
• Experience in fraud prevention and crisis management.
• Strong understanding of compliance and audit procedures.
• Deep knowledge of international risk management standards and frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop and implement risk management strategies and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 30 April, 2025