Operational Risk Strategist

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg is seeking a risk analyst to conduct analysis to evaluate risk and align with the bank's risk strategy. You will make recommendations to reduce or control risk and prepare risk management documentation.

The role involves escalating issues to management, maintaining risk reports, and applying the risk framework across the business units. You will contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk to evaluate risk and make recommendations to reduce or control risk.
• Escalate identified risk issues to management and governance forums.
• Prepare and maintain risk management documentation and risk reports.
• Adopt the risk management framework and strategy and adjust practices as necessary.
• Implement risk capabilities to help manage and mitigate risk within the business.
• Deliver work in accordance with organisational values and code of ethics.
• Comply with governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.
• Produce high quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures.
• Identify and escalate risk as part of work.
• Provide timeous reports on operations, performance and audit findings.

Job description

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg is seeking a risk analyst to conduct analysis to evaluate risk and align with the bank's risk strategy. You will make recommendations to reduce or control risk and prepare risk management documentation.

The role involves escalating issues to management, maintaining risk reports, and applying the risk framework across the business units. You will contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with governance standards.