Risk Execution Specialist – Banking Controls & Testing

Standard Bank Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cape Town is seeking a Risk Execution Officer to enhance risk compliance and testing in Personal and Private Banking. The role involves supporting risk frameworks and monitoring regulatory adherence, demanding 5-7 years of related experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and demonstrate strong competencies in risk management, compliance, and training initiatives. Join a team of professionals dedicated to strengthening the control environment and ensuring proactive risk culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, Compliance or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in regulatory and risk management within retail or Personal and Private Banking.
• Proven experience in control testing, sample testing, risk monitoring or quality assurance.
• Experience with KYC, FICA, FAIS, PoPI and related regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Execution Manager in implementing risk frameworks and performing physical sample testing.
• Identify and escalate gaps, emerging risks, incidents and losses.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory and internal requirements ensuring timely remediation.
• Drive adoption of risk tools and support risk awareness and training.

Job description

A leading financial services group in Cape Town is seeking a Risk Execution Officer to enhance risk compliance and testing in Personal and Private Banking. The role involves supporting risk frameworks and monitoring regulatory adherence, demanding 5-7 years of related experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and demonstrate strong competencies in risk management, compliance, and training initiatives. Join a team of professionals dedicated to strengthening the control environment and ensuring proactive risk culture.