Senior Manager Risk : Regulatory, Governance and Reporting

Access Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Bank is seeking a Senior Manager Risk specializing in Regulatory, Governance, and Reporting. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal requirements, managing risk governance frameworks, and preparing regulatory reports. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of South African regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or governance.
• In-depth knowledge of South African regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bank’s adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Establish a risk governance framework in line with the bank’s policies.
• Oversee preparation of timely regulatory reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance Management

Risk Governance

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or Business

Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CRMA, CISA)

Job description

Job title : Senior Manager Risk : Regulatory, Governance and Reporting

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 19, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Management :

• Ensure the bank’s adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement frameworks for managing compliance and regulatory risk across all business units.
• Collaborate with regulators to maintain strong relationships and ensure timely reporting

Risk Governance :

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive risk governance framework in line with Access Bank’s policies.
• Advise senior leadership on risk governance standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Lead governance initiatives that improve the bank’s risk oversight and compliance culture.

Reporting and Documentation :

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely regulatory reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all risk-related activities, including compliance, audit findings, and risk assessments.
• Develop metrics and reporting dashboards for effective monitoring of regulatory compliance and governance issues.

Policy and Framework Development :

• Design and update policies related to regulatory risk, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align risk management practices with business strategies.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of risk management policies and frameworks.

Stakeholder Management :

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex regulatory and governance requirements to senior management and other relevant parties.
• Educate business units on regulatory requirements, governance practices, and reporting standards.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation :

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential regulatory and compliance risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies and ensure corrective actions for identified risk areas.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and adjust risk management practices accordingly.

Requirements : Academic Knowledge :

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CRMA, CISA) is advantageous.

Work Experience :

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or governance, preferably in the financial services or banking sector.
• In-depth knowledge of South African regulatory requirements, risk governance practices, and reporting standards.