Chief Risk Architect: Enterprise Risk Leader

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks a Head of Risk Management for a Johannesburg-based banking institution. Shape enterprise-wide risk strategy and oversee risk activities across credit, capital, liquidity, market, operational and model risk.

The role reports to the Deputy General Manager, leads a team of four, and collaborates with executive governance to inform risk-aware decisions and regulatory submissions. 10+ years in banking risk is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in banking risk management or related financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel standards and RWA calculations.
• Experience with ICAAP and stress testing.
• Ability to lead a risk function and engage regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk management strategy, risk appetite and priorities.
• Oversee day-to-day risk operations across multiple risk disciplines.
• Coordinate risk committee activities and executive decision-making.
• Lead ICAAP, capital planning and stress testing initiatives.
• Develop risk data governance, reporting and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Credit risk

ICAAP

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Professional risk qualifications (CFA/FRM/CA/CPA/ACCA) advantageous

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group seeks a Head of Risk Management for a Johannesburg-based banking institution. Shape enterprise-wide risk strategy and oversee risk activities across credit, capital, liquidity, market, operational and model risk.

The role reports to the Deputy General Manager, leads a team of four, and collaborates with executive governance to inform risk-aware decisions and regulatory submissions. 10+ years in banking risk is preferred.