Senior Financial Risk Manager

Placements24; George; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Financial Risk Manager to oversee and enhance the risk management framework in George, Western Cape. The role demands strategic thinking and extensive experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across units.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard assets, and contribute to sound governance, with a focus on Basel framework, capital adequacy, and risk mitigation plans. Hybrid work model offered in George, WC SA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial risk management, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Expertise across credit, market, operational and liquidity risk with strong modeling knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk management policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, including stress testing and scenario analysis for credit, market and operational risks.
• Monitor and report key risk exposures to senior management and regulators.

Connaissances

Credit risk

Market risk

Operational risk

Liquidity risk

Regulatory frameworks (Basel)

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Financial Risk Manager to oversee and enhance their risk management framework in **George**.

This senior position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across various business units. You will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding the organization's assets, and contributing to sound financial governance within the **Western Cape** region. The role demands a deep understanding of market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust enterprise-wide risk management policies and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including stress testing and scenario analysis for credit, market, and operational risks.
• Monitor and report on key risk exposures and breaches of risk limits to senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate risk management principles into business strategies and processes.
• Manage and develop a team of risk analysts, providing guidance and expertise.
• Lead initiatives to enhance risk mitigation strategies and improve internal controls.
• Stay current with evolving risk management best practices and regulatory landscapes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial risk management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated expertise in credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk management.
• Strong knowledge of risk modeling techniques, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords), and capital adequacy.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective risk policies and controls.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with executive-level stakeholders.
• Prior experience in **George, Western Cape, ZA** or a related regional financial environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Professional development budget for certifications and conferences.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the risk culture of a growing financial entity in **George**.