The Risk and Insurance Specialist role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
- Work, in conjunction with internal business stakeholders and the broader Risk & Compliance team in the execution of Enterprise Risk assessment and reporting plans, in alignment with the overarching Enterprise Risk roadmap
- Assist various areas (i.e. Financial, Operational, Strategic and Compliance, Technology, Products and Projects) to identify internal and external risks, develop possible mitigations and coordinate and monitor the implementation thereof.
- Approach risk assessments for identified risks in a methodical way to ensure that all value-adding activities within the organisation are evaluated effectively and effectively define all the risks following from these activities.
- Assess risks, following structured standard procedures, but drawing upon practical models and techniques.
- Analyse risks from a Financial, Operational, Strategic and Compliance, Technological and external perspective to support strategic decision making, as it relates to risk prevention and mitigation
- Implement and monitor the respective Risk Management programme for ATOMA within the second line of defence model, to align with the Group’s overarching Risk Management Framework
- Implement and monitor the Risk Management programme methodology and principles and make recommendations for improvement, where necessary.
- Assist in formulating internal policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk related information.
- Facilitate the ongoing review of internal controls and assist in administering processes that track, evaluate, recommend and report on risk mitigation activities
- Provide input on risk standards and practices derived from analytics on internal data and make recommendations, as appropriate.
- Assist on testing Risk Programmes and related systems, processes and procedures to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and provide recommendations, where necessary
- Provide Risk Management analytics data across all possible internal and external risks
- Perform Business Impact Trend Analyses on both internal and external risks that need to be addressed to sustain business operations stability
- Identify possible implications arising out of the Trend Analyses and propose recommendations on corrective actions to be pursued
- Make any updates and/or changes to area-specific Enterprise Risk documentation, on instruction from the Risk and Ethics Manager, as and when required
- Monitor implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding, as required
- Provide inputs to the Risk and Ethics Manager, as required, relating to progress made within risk assessment and reporting, in accordance with the measurement metrics set by ATOMA.
- Utilise insights gathered in the reports to make suggestion for continuous improvement to the Risk Management Framework and seek guidance from both Risk Managers and broader Management on more complex issues
- Ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is line with business requirements of ATOMA; it is properly maintained and timely renewed
- Responsible to ensure that the ATOMA Insurance systems, processes and procedures are tested and validated on an ongoing basis and identify weaknesses and potential risks
- Assist in the annual insurance renewal process driven by Group by compiling timely and accurate reports
Key Deliverables
- Quality of Risk Data Analytics
- Reporting on Enterprise Risk Assessments and Analyses
- Monitor and report on Management remediation plans
- Quantification of Values at Risk
- Extent of effectiveness of risk controls implemented
- Coverage footprint across Departments/Functions/Locations
Role Dependencies
- Active support from the Manager: Risk Management (various areas)
- Understanding of the respective OpCo technology and business contexts and the risks associated with these
- Intra sub-functional collaborations with other Risk areas (Financial, Operational, Strategic and Compliance, Technological, Products and Projects)
- Alignment of OpCo with OpCo risk management initiatives
Education:
- Minimum 3-year Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Risk Management/Operational Management/Business/Finance
- Professional qualification in Risk Management is advantageous (CRMA, PRM, CRISC)
- English (as Mandatory)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Enterprise Risk Management, preferably in the Telecommunications industry
- Experience in working within a medium organisation
- Experience in supervising others is advantageous
- Experience in working across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous
- Understanding of emerging markets is advantageous
Competencies:
- Analytical Thinker, Problem Solver, Operational Value Creator
- Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager
- Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
Skills:
- Strong Risk Assessment and Analysis skills – preferably in the context of Technology
- Quality Focus
- Performance Improvement
- Project Management
- Customer Focused
Interested applicants can send their applications and resumes (with three valid references) by Dec 10, 2025.
Please mention the name of the position you are applying for in your email subject line.
Applications received after the deadline and those that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview(s).
ATOMA Telecom is a leading mobile operator in Afghanistan. We deliver innovative and reliable telecom services to empower individuals and businesses. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide and drive Afghanistan’s connectivity forward. With a focus on quality and growth, we are expanding our 4G network across the country. With our experienced team, we’re building a modern digital ecosystem. At ATOMA, we value talent, innovation, and progress. Join us in shaping the future of telecommunications in Afghanistan.