Specialist, Risk Assurance

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Specialist in Risk Assurance to provide independent insights and evaluate risk management processes. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Audit, with a background in banking or risk management preferred. This role offers the opportunity to impact governance and risk management within the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Audit (degree) is essential.
• Qualification in Risk management (degree) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, professional assurance insights to relevant committees.
• Evaluate and improve risk management and governance processes.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Risk management knowledge

Education

Degree in Audit

Degree in Risk Management

Job description

Overview

Job title: Specialist, Risk Assurance

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• To provide independent, objective & professional assurance insights to the relevant Risk Committees, Board & Regulators and Management teams and recommendations to the veracity of non-financial risks (NFR) across the Portfolio, in collaboration with other Assurance Managers. Bring a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes to support NFR in accomplishing its objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Audit (degree) is essential
• Qualification in Risk management (degree) advantageous

Experience Required

• 2-3 years experience in conducting audits and assessments, with an understanding of the business environment. Experience in banking or risk management is ideal.
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs