Senior Risk & Compliance Leader - Banking

Capitec Bank Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank Ltd is seeking an senior Risk Management leader to provide 2nd line oversight and drive enterprise risk management. The role requires extensive experience overseeing risk initiatives within a large banking organisation and aligning risk metrics with strategic goals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in governance, risk frameworks, and regulatory liaison, with leadership capabilities to build high-performing teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in risk management in a senior role.
• Experience with banking regulations and capital markets.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Regulatory liaison and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd line oversight of risk management across the enterprise.
• Lead risk initiatives across a large organisation.
• Align metrics, reporting and tactical objectives with strategy.
• Engage with regulators and lead regulatory engagements.
• Build and develop risk teams and capabilities.

Skills

Analytical

Commercial thinking

Decision making

Relationship management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Risk and Compliance or Law

Post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

Job description

Capitec Bank Ltd is seeking an senior Risk Management leader to provide 2nd line oversight and drive enterprise risk management. The role requires extensive experience overseeing risk initiatives within a large banking organisation and aligning risk metrics with strategic goals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in governance, risk frameworks, and regulatory liaison, with leadership capabilities to build high-performing teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.