Operational Risk Manager : Enterprise Risk Management

Secondments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced risk management expert to implement and manage their Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both enterprise and operational risk management, strong leadership abilities, and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include developing risk frameworks and facilitating performance management. This role demands excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise and/or Operational Risk Management (5-8 years).
• Experience within a risk or auditing environment (5 years).
• Leadership or management experience (3 years).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and maintain Operational Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct risk & control self-assessments on new products.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Business / Financial acumen

Risk Management Frameworks

Knowledge of Operational Assessment methodologies and tools

Project Management Principles

Knowledge of Business and Commercial Law Principles

Education

Relevant 4 year tertiary risk management degree or equivalent

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate and manage the implementation and maintenance of a fit-for-purpose Enterprise Risk Management Framework that aligns to the Banks core risk strategy
• Maintain updates to the ERMF, including sub frameworks
• Create awareness and training
• Train Champions and Management
• Train and create awareness
• ERMF tools as part of systems Build
• ERMF inclusive in RCSA
• Integrate Reporting(Board, Management Committees)
• Assist with Risk and Governance collation of pack
• ERM analysis, root cause analysis and risk assessment recommendations to Exco and Board
• Monitoring and updating the Strategic Enterprise Risk Register
• Monitoring consistent application of ERM
• Keep a register of Top ERM risks
• Emerging Risk trends
• Ensure capturing of all ERM incidents
• Review SLA and business processes

• Develop and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of a fit-for-purpose Operational Risk Management Framework
• Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) aligned to the latest methodologies and best practice
• Ensure the consistent implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework within the organisation and alignment to strategic goals
• Develop and maintain Operational risk policies, manuals and procedures
• Liaise with Head : Operational Risk and business units on risk related matters
• Analyse business unit risk reports and provide appropriate recommendations
• Ensure risk reports are produced, monitored and discussed with management in line with the ERM framework
• Provide support to business unit management in carrying out their respective risk management responsibilities
• Represent risk at key stakeholder forums and committees
• Facilitate proper allocation of responsibility and accountability (i.e. DOP)
• Conduct risk & control self-assessments on new products, and strategic initiatives within the bank
• Assist in the identification and quantification of the Banks risk appetite
• Co-ordinate and facilitate workshops on the top risks of the organisation, identify, assess, measure, monitor and report on the risks
• Developing and facilitating the collation, analysis and reporting of key risk indicators, and instituting a process for escalation and addressing identified control weaknesses
• Support BUs risk owners and champions in preparation for risk assessments
• Monitor and review the documentation from operational risk tools and other reporting in BUs to ensure consistency in terms of delivery within timeframes

• Facilitate the reporting of ERM for Board and Management committees reporting processes by creating an effective reporting mechanism.
• Develop and implement a framework for reporting
• Develop reporting dashboards
• Ensure information is integrated in a timely manner
• Ensure accuracy of ORM reporting and information

• Stakeholder engagement and coordination of operational risk related committees, meetings, initiatives etc.
• Co-ordinate Enterprise Risk Committee (ERCO) meetings
• Support BU management to ensure that strategic decisions within the business areas take full accountability of the current and emerging enterprise risk profile
• Recommend value add risk management solutions to reduce the risk of re-occurrence and impact
• Ensure that risk issues identified are monitored, reported, escalated to relevant person/s & Committees and corrective actions are taken

People Management

Performance Management

• Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
• Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of :
• Job Profile requirements
• Key Performance Areas
• Personal Development Plan
• Conduct performance planning session and Track and monitor performance in accordance with performance contracts
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees on how to improve and sustain their performance
• in conjunction with the Human Capital Business Partners
• Conduct disciplinary actions as per Land Banks policy and procedure where necessary
• Risk Champion management of KPIs and performance assessment

Qualification Requirements

• Relevant 4 year tertiary risk management degree or equivalent qualification (operational risk)
• 5-8 years Experience in Enterprise and / or Operational Risk Management
• 5 years Experience within a risk or auditing environment
• 3 years Experience in a leadership or management position

Critical Competencies

• Microsoft Office
• Business / Financial acumen
• Risk Management Frameworks
• Knowledge of Operational Assessment methodologies and tools
• Project Management Principles
• Knowledge of Business and Commercial Law Principles

Additional Requirements

• Travel as and when required
• Extended hours as and when required, including weekends
• Ensure availability on cell phone when finalizing reporting for ERCO and Board submissions