Senior Financial Risk Strategy Lead (Hybrid, Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead risk oversight across the banking and finance functions. You will identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while shaping the firm's risk appetite and controls in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires mastery of market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk, plus Basel III/IV familiarity. You will mentor teams, report KRIs to senior management, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field; FRM or PRM certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics

Tools

Risk modeling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead risk oversight across the banking and finance functions. You will identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while shaping the firm's risk appetite and controls in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires mastery of market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk, plus Basel III/IV familiarity. You will mentor teams, report KRIs to senior management, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving