Risk Manager

FirstRand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to lead initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will develop risk strategies, manage audit findings, and engage with senior stakeholders. We are looking for someone with solid experience in risk management, a strategic thinker comfortable in dynamic environments, and exceptional collaboration skills. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and contributes to shaping risk frameworks in a flexible work culture. Applications should be submitted ahead of the closing date, 16/01/26.

Benefits

Exposure to senior leadership

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management (Audit, Risk Management or Compliance Management).
• Ability to analyse risk data and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of privacy risk management principles and data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk strategies, monitor control effectiveness.
• Manage audit findings and oversee change and privacy risk.
• Provide clear and insightful reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quantitative methods

Communication skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Degree in Commerce, Law or Risk Management

Professional qualification in governance or risk management

Job description

Description

Join Our Team as an Operational Risk Manager. We’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to lead operational risk initiatives across our business. In this role, you’ll develop and implement risk strategies, monitor control effectiveness and provide clear, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders. You’ll manage audit findings, oversee change and privacy risk, and leverage platform capabilities to enhance assurance and compliance. If you’re passionate about driving proactive risk management and influencing key decisions, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

You will be an ideal candidate if you possess the following:

• Proven experience in risk management (Audit, Risk Management or Compliance Management)
• Strong capability to analyse risk data, identify trends, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving risks and priorities.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative methods for risk assessment, ideally within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry
• Understanding of privacy risk management principles and data protection regulations.
• Ability to integrate privacy considerations into operational risk frameworks.
• Solid understanding of risk management regulations, frameworks and corporate governance structure.
• Ability to anticipate emerging risks and align risk management strategies with organizational objectives.
• Skilled in translating complex risk scenarios into actionable plans.
• Strong ability to work with cross‑functional teams, consolidate information and challenge the status quo / contribute to robust discussions and application of minds
• Exceptional reporting, communication and stakeholder collaboration and management skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making
• Opportunity to shape risk frameworks in a dynamic environment
• Career growth in a forward‑thinking, innovation‑driven organization
• Collaborative culture within hybrid work flexibility

Additional Requirements & Knowledge –

• Degree in Commerce, Law (LLB) or Risk Management are advantageous to the role
• Recognised professional qualification or certification in governance, risk management, compliance management and/or applicable certification will be advantageous to the role
• Regulatory reporting experience is essential

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• A team player – you believe in the power of teams so you’re always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Think outside the box – have the ability to not be limited by your surroundings, problem solving is one of the key features that drive you.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

16/01/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.