Risk Specialist

Capitec Client Care; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking industry is seeking a passionate Risk Specialist to develop risk management programs. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of risk frameworks, and the skills to consult effectively within a large organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a Risk Specialist in a financial institution preferred.
• Expert understanding of Risk Management and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate risk management programs and frameworks.
• Identify, analyse, and measure risks, making mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Thinking Skills

Decision making skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Problem solving skills

Reporting Skills

Strategic Thinking Skills

Education

A relevant qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

Job description

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Date: 27 Jun 2025

Location: Sandton, GT, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Purpose Statement

To develop and coordinate risk management programs and frameworks, providing subject matter expertise to ensure high-quality risk management outcomes.

To identify, analyse, and measure risks, making accurate risk mitigation recommendations to protect the organisation against potential losses.

Experience

• 6yrs+ experience as a Risk Specialist in a large organisational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank
• As a Risk Specialist you will have experience in the following:
• Banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy.
• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives.
• Experience of strategically consulting with stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications.
• Regulatory liaison and engagements.
  

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law
  
  

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

Knowledge

• Expert understanding of Risk Management with the ability to apply Risk expertise effectively across the organisation when consulting with stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of Risk life cycle/value chain.
• Expert knowledge of Risk best practice and regulatory frameworks/requirements.
• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices.
• Business knowledge, governance and Risk principles.
• Business products, processes, policies and systems.
• Quality principles and practice.
• Internal risk metrics and approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance Frameworks.
  
  

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Reporting Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

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