Risk Manager

FirstRand group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Risk Manager to enhance risk management practices and ensure compliance with risk frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, driving insights and innovation within risk management.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of risk management experience.
• Strong business acumen and risk control application.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk tools and monitor effectiveness.
• Prepare reports for Risk Committees.
• Manage data integrity and document processes.

Skills

Risk management

Business acumen

Data analysis

Education

BCom Degree

Job description

To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies.

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who has :

• Experience in the management, performance and application of risk controls, risk identification, risk management and risk frameworks
• Good business acumen
• Apply Risk Management processes within an evolving area of responsibility
• Interpretation of applicable legislation

Are you up for the challenge to take responsibility for :

• Providing guidance and assisting with requirements on changed or new risk tools
• Overseeing the effective use of risk tools and monitoring its effectiveness for the management of the business’ risk profile
• Preparation and analysis of reports for tabling at various Risk Committees
• Scrutinizing risk reports submitted by the branch / business unit and ensuring reporting and tools are in line
• Ensuring data integrity, data structures and business line mappings are correct
• Monitor workflow issues in loss data system
• Documenting processes to enhance general ledger reconciliations and monitoring data extractions for reporting purposes
• Monitoring documented requirements and project managing deliverables
• Highlighting risk areas through root cause analysis
• Monitoring action plans on various risk tools
• Monitoring risk reporting and escalate issues
• Identifying patterns indicating risk and offer solutions on the pre-emptive mitigation of these

You will be an ideal candidate if you have :

• BCom Degree or Related Qualification
• Minimum 5 years risk management experience

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging work environment
• Opportunities to innovate

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.
• Adaptable, curious and willing to learn.
• Passionate in providing insights.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Post

LI-TM10

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

30 / 06 / 25

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.