Senior Manager - Risk Management
Sygnus Group
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 05/06/2026
- HRD
The Senior Manager - Risk Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Environmental & Social Management System, and Internal Audit function of Sygnus Capital Limited.
Senior Manager - Risk Management
Overview:
The Senior Manager - Risk Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Environmental & Social Management System, and Internal Audit function of Sygnus Capital Limited.
The role also leads the development of risk analytics capabilities, including dashboards and tools to monitor country risk across the Caribbean and Puerto Rico, portfolio risk exposures, and key investment and operational risk indicators across both Sygnus Capital Limited and Sygnus Capital St. Lucia Limited.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk governance, policies, risk registers, KRIs, and reporting.
- Provide strategic risk oversight and present Board and Committee-level risk reports to senior leadership and governance bodies.
- Drive the development and implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) frameworks aligned with international best practices and development finance standards.
- Oversee ESG due diligence, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and sustainability initiatives across investment portfolios.
- Chair ESG governance initiatives and contribute to impact investing decision-making through participation on key committees.
- Build and enhance risk analytics capabilities, including dashboards covering country risk, portfolio exposures, climate risk, and ESG metrics across the Caribbean and Puerto Rico.
- Lead the Internal Audit coordination function, including annual audit planning, audit oversight, remediation tracking, and reporting to the Audit Committee and Board.
- Provide independent risk assessments and recommendations to Investment and Credit Committees on prospective transactions.
- Manage relationships with investors, regulators, auditors, development finance institutions, and other key stakeholders while ensuring timely regulatory and ESG reporting.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the risk, governance, and sustainability infrastructure of a leading Caribbean investment platform.
Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, management or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Certifications in FRM, CFA, PRM (Risk) and ESG Certifications is preferred.
- A minimum of five years (5) years’ experience in risk management, investment management, private credit, internal audit and impact investing.
- Direct experience with Caribbean markets and/or emerging markets strongly preferred.
- Sound knowledge of investment/fund management operations, risk frameworks and ESG standards.
- Broad exposure to compliance and regional risk frameworks.
- Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, private equity, real estate, portfolio management, asset allocation, and the Caribbean business environment.
- Advanced analytical and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Excel, analytics tools).
- Ability to produce board-level reporting and insights.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- A good understanding of the Caribbean regulatory environment is an asset.
- Solid strategic thinker and problem solver.
- High degree of integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative inclination, and strong work ethic.
About Sygnus:
Headquartered in Jamaica, Sygnus has operations in Puerto Rico and St. Lucia and is the Caribbean’s leading alternative investment management company with investment funds spanning private credit, real estate and private equity. In addition to our alternative investment solutions, Sygnus also provides its clients with Investment Banking and Wealth Management solutions.
Sygnus is an entrepreneurial and problem-solving business anchored by our 3i’s Principles of Innovation, Independence, and Integrity. Our leading alternative investment (AI) platform is fueled by innovative and transformational strategies that are committed to accelerating growth across the region whilst providing investors with an attractive asset class for their investment portfolios. Led by our team of experts, Sygnus strives to formulate customized solutions for our partners that unlock value whilst positively impacting the society of the region.
Sygnus offers its team members an unmatched opportunity to work with the leading alternative investment manager where they will gain exposure to cutting-edge financial solutions in private equity, private credit, real estate, and impact strategies, including investment in climate and economic resilience sectors. Team members work in a dynamic and supportive environment that requires constant collaboration, teamwork, ideation, and creative thinking. Team Members are empowered to sharpen their skills and build successful careers whilst working with industry leaders and industry pioneers.
The deadline for submission of applications is 19 June 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. To learn more about Sygnus visit https://sygnusgroup.com/.
