Establishing a risk management strategy designed to determine the level of operational risk the organization is willing to accept compared to the cost of additional risk mitigation efforts. Developing and maintaining the procedures related to the financial programs. This includes a processing manual for reviewing credit applications, debt servicing procedures and a default and liquidation manual that will be used to guide payment of the guarantee to lenders and follow up with lender staff regarding additional collection efforts. Monitoring changes in the business environment to determine if changes to the risk framework are necessary. Reviewing the procedural manuals used by other offices within the organization to ensure that adequate internal controls and risk mitigation efforts are included in the documents. Establishing risk management parameters and internal controls related to all cash flowing into and from the Corporation. Overseeing the risk associated with the Information Technology function. This includes ensuring that any IT contractors are compliant with the latest computer security features as well as enforcing password protocols for Corporation staff. It also includes assuring the security of all accounting, human resource and other Corporation systems that contain private or personal data. Hiring and managing the credit officer along with providing him/her with a performance plan and regular performance reviews. Conducting one on one meetings with lenders, both active and inactive, to seek input on the products offered, possible improvements, and submitting recommendations for consideration. Staying current with issues affecting the provision of credit in the member countries in particular and in banking in general. Supervising the operation of the web portal and working with contract staff to keep the portal operational and current.