Axelyo is recruiting for one of its clients in Cambodia a Chief Risk Officer

THE COMPANY

Established in 1991, Amret’s shareholder structure comprises well-known international stakeholders

IFC, Advans, FMO, and LFP... It has 139 branches, located in 25 cities and provinces in Cambodia, a
USD 411 million loan portfolio, and has raised USD 200 million in deposits. It has successfully served
over 394,000 customers, and has a staff of around 3,400 highly- dedicated employees.
Amret is a leading microfinance institution that contributes to the economic and social development of
Cambodia by providing a wide range of financial services to targeted large-scale customers. Amret has
a strong commitment and long-term business strategies in order to be a leading and socially-responsible
financial institution in the market.

THE POSITION
Member of the Executive Committee, S/he actively manages all risks that the company faces, helps
minimize potential losses, and manages potential profit opportunities. The CRO oversees the execution of
risk management activities and reinforces the risk management consciousness of the entire organization.

 Lead development of risk management tools and methodologies (internal control, risk
dashboard, KRIs, etc..) in order to prevent potential operational risks that might occur in the
company;
 Oversee and monitor operational risk by working with all the departments and Head
Provincial Offices (HPOs) to identify potential risks and implement prevention measures;
 Manage the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and lead development of Business Manual
Guidance (BMG), to ensure continuity of institutional business activities in the event of
unexpected events interrupting operations;
 Lead analysis of credit risk (portfolio at risk, concentration, business risk exposure, etc.), and
provide recommendations to the credit risk committee for approval and follow up;

Monitor financial risk in coordination with the treasury and finance departments; 
Identify and monitor strategic risk in liaison with the executive committee and provide advice to
protect the company’s interests;
Manage a 20 person-team
 Contribute to and share the company’s strategic decisions.

Profile:

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Risk Management/Audit or any other relevant risk
management certification;
Minimum 10 years’ experience in business and risk management in the Microfinance or Banking
industry including a minimum 7 years’ experience as a senior manager with daily involvement in
the strategic decision- making process.

Excellent knowledge in all types of risk management in the financial industry;

Advanced skills in impact analysis and measurement;
Excellent critical thinking and solution-oriented;
Ability to lead staff and be able to develop their skills;
Self-starter & results-oriented person;
Excellent written and spoken English.

Thanks to apply to the following email address : manika.mey@axelyo.com

Under the ref T 314-11