Risk Officer

Wesbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 511,000 - 691,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbank in Johannesburg is seeking a Risk Officer to conduct risk analysis and implement risk controls as part of the bank's overall risk strategy. The role involves escalating issues to governance forums and maintaining risk documentation to ensure a robust operational risk framework.

You will implement active risk reduction mechanisms, ensure governance compliance, and support process improvements while delivering timely, high-quality risk reports and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting risk analysis to support risk strategy.
• Ability to produce risk reports and comply with governance standards.
• Proactive in identifying operational or financial loss risk and recommending controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to evaluate risk and make recommendations to reduce or control risk.
• Escalate identified risk issues to management and governance forums.
• Prepare and maintain risk management documentation and risk reports to ensure the maintenance of an operational risk strategy.
• Adopt the risk management framework and strategy and adjust practices as necessary.
• Implement risk capabilities to help manage and mitigate risk within the business.
• Execute own work with adherence to governance standards and code of ethics.

Skills

Risk analysis

Regulatory & governance understanding

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Process improvement

Job description

## Risk OfficerApply: Johannesburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (8 days left to apply): R53861# **Job Description**To conduct analysis to evaluate risk in accordance with the overall risk strategy and make recommendations to reduce or control risk thereby ensuring the bank is protected against operational or financial loss* Conduct analysis to evaluate risk and make recommendations to reduce / control risk.* Escalate identified risk issues to management and/or relevant governance forums.* Prepare and maintain risk management documentation and risk reports to ensure the maintenance of an operational risk strategy.* Adopt the risk management framework and strategy and adjust practices as and when necessary.* Implement risk capabilities to help manage and mitigate risk within the business.* Implement the active risk reduction mechanisms within the Business Unit.* Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.* Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.* Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work.* Produce high quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures and in accordance with compliance and governance standards.* Work with enhanced processes and procedures to maintain operational efficiencies.* Deliver work in an accurate manner to ensure consistent results.* Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.* Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times and Company policies and procedures.* Complete relevant administration, reporting and updating of information accurately and on time.* Investigate new ways to optimise processes.* Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and supports the use of technology in process and system improvements.* Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality.* Provide timeous reports on operations, performance and audit findings.* Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.* Contribute to cost efficiencies through responsible utilisation of work-related resources.* Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.* Deliver customer service through adherence to quality service standards.* Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.* Identify and utilise opportunities to assess and improve own performance.