Operational Risk Strategist

FirstRand Bank India; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank India is seeking a risk analyst to conduct analyses aligned with the bank's risk strategy. You will evaluate risks, prepare reports and support controls to mitigate potential financial losses.

The role involves escalating issues to management and governance forums, adopting the risk framework, and driving process improvements across the business unit to enhance service delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Assess risk and propose actions to reduce or control risk.
• Escalate risk issues to management or governance forums.
• Prepare risk management documents and reports to support operational risk strategy.
• Adopt and adjust the risk management framework and strategy as needed.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk analysis and make recommendations to reduce risk.
• Escalate identified risk issues to governance forums.
• Prepare risk reports and ensure maintenance of risk strategy.
• Implement risk controls and adapt practices as needed.
• Deliver high-quality work in line with standards and ethics.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure risk-aware operations.

Job description

FirstRand Bank India is seeking a risk analyst to conduct analyses aligned with the bank's risk strategy. You will evaluate risks, prepare reports and support controls to mitigate potential financial losses.

The role involves escalating issues to management and governance forums, adopting the risk framework, and driving process improvements across the business unit to enhance service delivery and compliance.