Enterprise Risk Specialist: Shape Strategy & Board Reporting

Old Mutual; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a mid-level Enterprise Risk Specialist based in Cape Town. This role involves advising and supporting management on effective risk management practices, preparing risk reports for executive forums, and enhancing risk culture within the organization. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have 4-7 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk, with strong analytical and communication skills. The company promotes diversity and is committed to an equitable workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in enterprise risk, internal audit, or risk advisory, preferably within financial services.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Change resilience is critical to support Line 1 management in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise Line 1 management on risk management processes and controls.
• Prepare and present risk reports to Executive and Senior Management.
• Influence and strengthen the risk culture within assigned business units.

Skills

Action Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CA(SA) or professional qualification in risk management

Tools

Analytics Software

Database Reporting

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a mid-level Enterprise Risk Specialist based in Cape Town. This role involves advising and supporting management on effective risk management practices, preparing risk reports for executive forums, and enhancing risk culture within the organization. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have 4-7 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk, with strong analytical and communication skills. The company promotes diversity and is committed to an equitable workplace.