At AWS, we are committed to driving meaningful transformation and growth across South Africa through our Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Program (B-BBEE). We are seeking an experienced Principal Investment Risk Manager for our Equity Equivalent Investment Program EEIP to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of development financing in the region. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend strategic thinking with practical execution, ensuring our investments in small businesses create lasting positive impact while maintaining robust risk management standards.

As the Principal Investment Risk Manager, EEIP; you will be at the intersection of AWS's business strategy and our B-BBEE initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding investments while maximizing our transformative potential. Working with both senior internal leadership and external partners, you will shape the risk management framework that underpins our investments in small and medium enterprises.

Key job responsibilities
In this strategic role, you will drive excellence across several critical areas:
- Risk strategy and oversight: You will develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies that protect our investments while supporting program objectives. This includes conducting thorough risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with both international financial reporting standards and local transformation and other regulatory requirements.
- Investment Analysis and Management: Your expertise will be essential in evaluating and monitoring private market investments. You will oversee the financial analyses conducted by fund managers, conduct stress testing, and provide strategic insights that inform investment decisions. This includes oversight of Fund Managers, Private Equity, and Private Debt strategies.
- Stakeholder Management: You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, external funders, and investee companies. Your ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and influence decision-making at senior levels will be crucial.
- Innovation and Development: As trading and operating markets evolve, you will stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, continuously improving our risk management approaches and adapting them to meet new challenges in the B-BBEE and private equity landscapes.

Principal Investment Risk Manager – AWS EEIP , Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment