Risk Manager

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Group is seeking a Senior Risk Professional to engage across departments in developing and maintaining risk profiles. You will identify, assess, manage, monitor and report on risks as part of the risk management strategy.

You will collaborate with risk owners, support audit and compliance, and drive process improvements, including automation, to strengthen portfolio risk oversight in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Risk Management, CA(SA) or CFA or related qualification.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Collective Investment Scheme financial services.
• 4-7 years’ experience in risk management or auditing.
• Familiarity with financial services and insurance regulations.
• Understanding IFRS and the Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support heads in growing areas by providing risk guidance.
• Produce risk reports for management and governance forums.
• Coordinate assurance plans and monitor execution.
• Keep risk assessments up to date through interviews and self-assessments.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analytics

Reporting & governance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Risk Management

CA(SA)

CFA

Job description

Through our client-facing brands and our other specialist brands, Momentum Group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

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Role Purpose

Engage and collaborate with designated departments to develop and maintain comprehensive risk profiles. This includes identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on relevant risks. Key responsibilities encompass participation in projects and conducting in-depth analyses of specific processes, functions, and regulatory requirements as part of the overarching risk management strategy.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in Risk Management, CA(SA), CFA, or a related finance, investment focused or risk management qualification.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Collective Investment Scheme financial services.
• 4-7 years’ experience in risk management, auditing (internal/external) or other relevant function.
• Familiarity with the financial services and insurance industry, including relevant regulations and laws.
• Understanding of IFRS, the Companies Act, and risk management principles.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities And Work Outputs

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to foster a risk-aware culture.
• Support department heads in growing their areas by providing risk guidance and ensuring compliance.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed about the risk profile and elevate important issues, as well as portfolio management related concerns.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of strong relationships, feedback, and excellent client service.
• Adapt to changing client needs and improve business processes based on feedback.
• Drive efficiency improvements, such as automation.
• Work closely with risk owners to manage and optimise risk processes from identification to reporting.
• Collaborate with the business to identify and mitigate key risks.
• Produce Risk reports highlighting areas of concern, opportunities and anything requiring further investigation for tabling at management and governance forums.
• Partner with the business to create proactive risk management plans.
• Regularly assess and monitor risks through interviews and self-assessments.
• Ensure the audit plan aligns with identified risks.
• Participate in internal group forums to ensure business is kept abreast of relevant risk events and initiatives, take note of key action points and follow-through to ensure execution.
• Identify and track internal and external risk trends.
• Access and prioritise relevant information from various sources to understand the broader risk environment as well as how it may impact on portfolios being managed internally and externally.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to improve risk reporting and understanding.
• Coordinate combined assurance plans and monitor their execution.
• Contribute to the development and review of key risk management policies and frameworks.
• Manage the error process in the assigned department according to the defined framework.
• Ensure audit findings are closed out in the internal tracking system.
• Coordinate due diligence reviews of third-party relationships as needed.
• Focus on overseeing third-party service providers and their relationships.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of portfolio risks and activities.

Client Service

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Meet service agreements to manage client expectations.
• Suggest ways to improve client service and fair treatment.

People

• Contribute to a culture that fosters strong relationships, open feedback, and excellent client service.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support and actively participate in change initiatives.
• Keep improving your professional, industry, and legal knowledge.
• Help drive innovation by developing, sharing, and applying new ideas.
• Take charge of your career growth.

Competencies

Competencies

• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards
• Examining Information
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Developing Strategies
• Challenging Ideas
• Conveying Self-Confidence

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Taking ownership of stakeholder engagement
• Presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Assertiveness
• Relationship management
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills