Business Risk Analyst (Western Cape)

Flash Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Business Risk Analyst in Cape Town to support risk management, conduct audit procedures, and implement business improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Risk Management, along with 2 years of experience in audit or assurance testing, preferably in the fintech sector. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in audit / assurance testing preferably within Fintech.
• Sound knowledge of audit control procedures and testing.
• Knowledge of business risk identification and management.

Responsibilities

• Support business integrity, assurance, continuity, and operational efficiency.
• Engage with teams to embed risk management in product lifecycle.
• Identify risks and conduct business assurance testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder influencing

Education

Bachelor of Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Risk Management

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Overview

Job title: Business Risk Analyst (Western Cape)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 18, 2025

Responsibilities

• To support business integrity, assurance, continuity, and operational efficiency, the Business Risk Analyst assists with audit procedures, identifies and mitigates risks across Flash’s operations, products, and services, and implements business improvements across the business.
• Engage with technology, product, and operations teams to embed risk management in product lifecycle and business change initiatives.
• Identify risks, conduct business assurance testing and design and implement mitigation actions as needed.
• Consult with the business to identify business inefficiencies and implement improvements / new processes through projects.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and / or processes to drive consistency.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and projects.
• Prepare and present reports on projects.
• Assist the Pepkor Internal Audit team and external auditors by ensuring effective communication.
• General administrative tasks regarding audits and tracking of assessments.
• Assist with the risk management and business continuity processes and the implementation thereof.
• Assist in collating data for monthly or quarterly project-, supplier-, risk-, and assurance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Risk Management (or equivalent) qualification.
• CA(SA) (or equivalent) qualification would be advantageous.
• 2 years of experience in audit / assurance testing preferably within Fintech.
• Sound knowledge of audit control procedures and testing.
• Knowledge of business risk identification and management.
• Knowledge of Risk Frameworks.
• Strong understanding of fintech products (e.g., payments, digital wallets, lending, prepaid value, or crypto).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (AML, KYC, data protection, financial conduct regulations).

Competencies / Attributes

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical, creative and problem-solving skills to find broad business solutions.
• Attention to detail to draft and review documents and assist with administrative tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, and prioritize and complete tasks.
• Ethical Integrity to uphold ethical standards and manage sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving fintech environment.
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