Risk Manager

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Risk Management expert to enhance its oversight capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in risk management, especially in financial institutions. This role involves strategic leadership and high-stakes decision making to align risk initiatives with overall business strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in risk management in a senior role, preferably in a bank.
• Experience as a risk specialist in a leadership role with at least 6 years in banking.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Risk Management oversight.
• Implement Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Thinking Skills

Decision making skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

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Purpose Statement

To actively influence and provide expert Risk Management oversight to relevant stakeholders where required. As part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework implementation, provide 2nd line oversight over all aspects relating to Risk Management.

Experience

• 10yrs+ risk management in a senior role overseeing a large organizational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank.
  
  

Or

• As a risk specialist in a leadership role
• Industry experience of at least 6 years with banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy
• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives
• Experience of strategically leading, planning and managing risk initiatives across a large organisation
• Alignment of metrics, reporting and tactical objectives with strategy
• Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications
• Regulatory liaison and engagements
  

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law
  
  

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of Risk life cycle/value chain
• Expert knowledge of Risk Management best practice and regulatory frameworks/requirements
• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices
• Building and developing effective teams
• Risk management systems
• Business knowledge
• Governance and Risk Management principles
• Business products, processes, policies and systems
• Quality principles and practice
• Process-oriented management
• Internal risk metrics and approaches
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance Frameworks
  
  

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

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