Risk Officer

Hyphen Technologies (Pty); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Group in Johannesburg is seeking a risk professional to conduct analysis to evaluate risk and make recommendations to reduce loss, escalating issues to management and governance forums. You will prepare risk reports and maintain risk documentation while adopting the risk framework and adjusting practices as needed.

The role requires implementing risk capabilities, ensuring governance compliance, and delivering high-quality work with accurate information and strong stakeholder

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk 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.
• Adopt the risk management framework and strategy and adjust practices as necessary.
• Implement risk capabilities to help manage and mitigate risk within the business.

Job description

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 elevate problems for investigation and resolution. Identify and elevate 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.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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.

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group's purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.