Trading Regulatory Risk & Governance Specialist

FirstRand Bank India; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Challenging work environment

Innovation opportunities

Job summary

FirstRand Bank in Johannesburg seeks a risk monitoring professional to oversee trading book risk and regulatory reporting. You will translate regulations into actionable policies, produce dashboards, and present insights to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, maintaining risk limits, and staying abreast of market and regulatory developments. A qualified candidate brings strong analytical skills and team orientation.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of trading book risk monitoring and reporting.
• Strong understanding of trading risks including market risk and counterparty credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading book risk, ensuring adherence to risk limits and compliance standards.
• Provide insights on trading book risks to stakeholders through reports.
• Develop and maintain policies fostering regulatory adherence and governance.
• Maintain alignment with risk and compliance frameworks and operating standards.
• Collaborate with enablement teams to strengthen regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on market developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Dashboarding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Honours degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

FirstRand Bank in Johannesburg seeks a risk monitoring professional to oversee trading book risk and regulatory reporting. You will translate regulations into actionable policies, produce dashboards, and present insights to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, maintaining risk limits, and staying abreast of market and regulatory developments. A qualified candidate brings strong analytical skills and team orientation.