Remote Risk Manager, Financial Institutions Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work arrangement

Flexible remote work

Travel to Pretoria (occasional)

Competitive compensation

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Leaves and PTO

Access to risk management tools

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services group to recruit a seasoned Risk Manager. The role is remote-first with occasional travel to Pretoria, Gauteng, and focuses on overseeing risk frameworks across financial entities, covering market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance risks.

You will develop policies, lead risk initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance (Basel III/IV, Solvency II, FICA).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in risk management within financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies and tools (VaR, scenario analysis, KRI).
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; professional certifications (PRMIA, FRM, CFA) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies across various financial entities.
• Identify, assess, and quantify key risks including market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance risks.
• Design and execute risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitor and report on the risk profile to senior management and the board.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing exercises.
• Develop and deliver risk management training programs to employees at all levels.
• Oversee the incident management process and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and other control functions.
• Stay informed about emerging risks and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Risk management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services group to recruit a seasoned Risk Manager. The role is remote-first with occasional travel to Pretoria, Gauteng, and focuses on overseeing risk frameworks across financial entities, covering market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance risks.

You will develop policies, lead risk initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance (Basel III/IV, Solvency II, FICA).