Risk & Reporting Analyst

NedBank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled professional to utilize advanced data analytics for operational risk management. This role involves generating insights for risk decision-making and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance risk processes. Candidates should possess a relevant degree along with practical experience in risk management and data analytics. The position offers an opportunity to drive initiatives within a dynamic and strategic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business analysis and risk management.
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees are preferred.
• Certifications such as CFA or FRM would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead data discovery processes to consolidate and analyze data.
• Ensure compliance with data risk management procedures.
• Create reports that provide insights for operational risk strategies.

Skills

Data analytics

Collaborative engagement

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

BCom Computer Science/Data Science/Risk Management or related qualifications

Tools

SAS

Job description

Requisition Details and Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ ID: 143229 - Michelle Thabethe

Cluster: Group Finance - GROUP PROCUREMENT COE

Closing date: 16 January 2026

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Operational Risk

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Expert (MSE)

Job Purpose

To use advanced data analytics techniques to generate reports that provide value-adding insights for business, strategic and operational risk decision making across the Group to achieve its strategic objectives and gain a competitive advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the data discovery processes; and collaborate with key stakeholders to consolidate data from different sources.
• Ensure compliance with information technology and data risk management procedures when managing, analysing, and transferring data.
• Use relevant analytics software and techniques to analyse data related to market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to identify potential operational risks.
• Evaluate potential operational risks from data trend analysis and propose mitigation strategies.
• Analyse and model potential operational risk scenarios to assess their impact on the Group's risk profile.
• Build and maintain risk models to support decision making and risk quantification.
• Review enterprise and cluster plans and ensure the delivered process, services and solutions are aligned to support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Drive initiatives to enhance risk management processes, systems, and methodologies based on data driven trends and industry best practices.

Operational Risk Reporting

• Create multifaceted reports in accordance with internal Group policies/ frameworks; and external reporting requirements, including insights which span operational sub-risk types.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on risk analysis to enhance operational risk management strategies.
• Present reports developed at ad hoc governance committees and regulatory meetings.
• Ensure submission of operational risk-related reports to regulatory bodies, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Foster communication and collaboration with the internal team to ensure a comprehensive understanding of risk concerns and priorities.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders into reports to enhance the accuracy and relevance of risk analysis.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• BCom Computer Science/ Data Science/ Risk Management or related qualifications

Preferred Certifications

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Risk Management Practitioner (CRMPrac),

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 6 years
• Business analysis and risk management

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Data processing and management systems like SAS
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Research methodology
• Data analytics and management
• Financial and risk regulations including BASEL standards

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision Making
• Influencing
• Managing Work
• Monitoring Information
• Quality Orientation
• Innovation: A visionary who shapes the future and who pioneers new solutions.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]