Matthew Gurira
Purley,London, England
Summary
Experienced risk management professional with expertise in enterprise risk management, including the identification, assessment, and management of operational, financial, conduct, and prudential risks. Demonstrated proficiency in controls design and testing through robust evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness. Skilled in monitoring and reporting against Risk Appetite Statements, developing KRIs, tolerances, and escalation thresholds. Adept at designing and executing scenario analysis and stress testing to support ORSA and capital adequacy assessments. Comprehensive knowledge of PRA/FCA regulatory expectations with a background in regulatory compliance. Proven ability to produce clear, concise risk reporting for senior management and Board/Committee-level governance forums.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Risk Analyst
Esure
Reigate, Surrey
2024.02 - Current
- Supported the delivery of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), including stress testing, scenario analysis, Risk Appetite monitoring, and emerging risk assessment.
- Provided independent Second Line of Defence oversight across Finance, Procurement, Underwriting, Pricing, and Actuarial functions.
- Led Second Line control testing and effective challenge of First Line control design, operation, and testing outcomes.
- Managed risk events end to end, including root cause analysis, stakeholder coordination, and oversight through to closure.
- Expert administration of the Xactium risk management system.
- Advised on the identification and management of key risks, controls, KRIs, metrics, and issues, contributing to Executive and Board level reporting.
- Maintained Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) regulatory tracking and supported risk reviews presented to Executive committees.
Risk Analyst
Premier Service Holding Company
Harare, Zimbabwe
2020.02 - 2024.02
- Supported risk oversight through identification and assessment of risks.
- Applied risk management tools and techniques, including stress testing and sensitivity analysis.
- Assisted in business continuity and disaster recovery management initiatives.
- Coordinated risk management training to enhance risk awareness within teams.
- Compiled reports for subsidiaries and head office for audit and risk board committee.
Graduate Trainee
Premier Service Medical Aid Society
Harare, Zimbabwe
2018.02 - 2020.01
- Supported the identification, assessment, and documentation of operational, financial, and regulatory risks in line with the company’s risk management framework.
- Assisted with Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), including control documentation, evidence review, and maintenance of risk registers.
- Contributed to risk reporting by collating data, preparing dashboards, and supporting management and committee-level reporting.
- Supported Second Line of Defence activities, including control testing, issue tracking, and follow-up with First Line stakeholders.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance activities, including policy reviews, regulatory tracking, and responses to internal and external requests.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Insurance and Risk Management Honours Degree - Insurance & Risk Management
Midlands State University
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 2011.03 - 2014.11
Master of Science - Risk Management
National University of Science & Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 2019.07 - 2022.07
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Enterprise Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and management of operational, financial, conduct, and prudential risks within an enterprise-wide risk framework
- Controls Design & Testing: Second Line of Defence evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, with robust challenge of First Line assessments
- Risk Appetite & Metrics: Monitoring and reporting against Risk Appetite Statements, including development and oversight of KRIs, tolerances, and escalation thresholds
- Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing: Design and execution of scenario and stress testing, including support for ORSA and capital adequacy assessments
- Regulatory & Prudential Compliance: Knowledge of PRA/FCA regulatory expectations, regulatory horizon scanning, and support for supervisory and audit reviews
- Risk Reporting & Governance: Production of clear, concise risk reporting for senior management and Board/Committee-level governance forums
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk Analyst
Esure
2024.02 - Current
Risk Analyst
Premier Service Holding Company
2020.02 - 2024.02
Master of Science - Risk Management
National University of Science & Technology
2019.07 - 2022.07
Graduate Trainee
Premier Service Medical Aid Society
2018.02 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Commerce Insurance and Risk Management Honours Degree - Insurance & Risk Management
Midlands State University
2011.03 - 2014.11