Remote Senior Financial Risk Manager | Banking Risk Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead risk assessment and mitigation in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will shape the risk appetite framework, develop policies, and ensure Basel and SARB compliance while guiding a remote team of risk professionals.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a quantitative field and at least 7 years in financial risk management, with strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills, plus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial risk management, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing risk frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key financial risks across the business (market, credit, operational, liquidity).
• Design and execute risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Ensure compliance with Basel Accords, SARB regulations and other standards.
• Prepare regular risk reports and present findings to senior management and the board.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of risk professionals.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews of risk management processes and controls.
• Collaborate with business units to embed a strong risk culture and stay updated on emerging risks.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise risk mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Finance/ Economics/ Accounting

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead risk assessment and mitigation in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will shape the risk appetite framework, develop policies, and ensure Basel and SARB compliance while guiding a remote team of risk professionals.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a quantitative field and at least 7 years in financial risk management, with strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills, plus