Manager: Banking, Risk & Analytics Transformation

Calibrate People; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibrate People seeks a strategic Manager: Banking, Risk & Analytics Transformation to lead high-impact advisory engagements in financial services. You will guide projects from kickoff to delivery, mentor teams, and build strong client relationships while crafting data-driven dashboards for regulators and executives.

The role requires 3.5+ years in banking, insurance or consulting, with expertise in risk, compliance and capital markets, plus hands-on SQL/Python/SAS skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 3.5+ years in banking, insurance or consulting (Big 4 exposure).
• Subject matter expertise in financial services risk, compliance and markets.
• Proven project leadership with large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact consulting projects from kickoff to delivery.
• Solve complex, industry-specific problems.
• Mentor junior team members and uplift the team.
• Build client relationships to generate repeat opportunities.
• Perform business and data analysis to drive insights.
• Design dashboards that satisfy regulators and stakeholders.
• Utilize SQL, Python, SAS; leverage Power Apps and BI tools.
• Engage SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW in transformation efforts.
• Dive into financial systems, risk models and compliance processes.
• Keep growing knowledge in AI and risk domains.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Dashboard design

Education

CFA

FRM

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

Power Apps

BI tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BW

Job description

About the job Manager: Banking, Risk & Analytics Transformation

Sandton, JHB | Salary: Competitive (Because you're worth it)

You've done the hard yards. Now it's time to lead the charge.

We're looking for a sharp-thinking, solutions-driven Senior Consultant / Manager who knows their Basel from their BI. This is your chance to step into a leadership role within a powerhouse financial services environment,think banking, insurance, compliance, digital transformation, and everything in between.

What you'll be owning (and absolutely crushing):

• Lead the charge on high-impact consulting projects from kickoff to delivery.
• Roll up your sleeves to solve complex, industry-specific problems.
• Be the mentor you wish you had: guide, support and uplift junior team members.
• Keep clients coming back for more spot opportunities, build relationships.
• Get your hands dirty with business and data analysis.
• Design dashboards that make data sing (and regulators happy).
• Speak fluent SQL, Python, SAS or at least be confident reading and writing the code.
• Comfortable navigating the tech jungle? Were after experience with Power Apps, BI tools that tell the full story, and SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW because transformation doesn't happen on spreadsheets alone.
• Dive deep into financial systems, risk models, and compliance processes.
• Stay hungry: constantly build your knowledge in everything from AI to risk.

The must-haves:

• 3.5+ years' experience in banking, insurance or consulting (Big 4 types, we see you).
• Subject matter expertise in financial services (risk, compliance, capital markets, global markets, market risk &data - you know the drill).
• Proven project delivery track record and leadership experience with sizeable teams.

The cherry on top:

• Qualifications like CFA or FRM? You're already ahead of the pack.

Exposure to any of the below makes us swoon:

• Risk, Regulation and Financial Transformation
• Digital Transformation (yes, AI counts)

Where you're headed:

This isn't just another role, it's a launchpad. Join a team that's redefining transformation in financial services, where your ideas matter and your growth is the game plan.

Ready to lead, inspire, and build better banks?