Trading Risk & Regulatory Reporting Specialist

FirstRand Bank Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

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Innovative work environment

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a skilled risk monitoring professional to oversee trading book risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will develop reports and dashboards to clearly communicate risk insights to internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across risk, compliance, and business teams, with a focus on governance and policy development to strengthen regulatory adherence in the trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or above required in a finance or related field with strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to monitor and report on market and counterparty risk.
• Experience interpreting regulations and translating them into actionable policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading book risk, ensuring adherence to risk limits and regulatory standards.
• Provide clear insights on trading book risks to stakeholders via reports.
• Develop and maintain policies supporting 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.

Skills

Risk monitoring

Reporting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Dashboards

Analytical writing

Education

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

Job description

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a skilled risk monitoring professional to oversee trading book risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will develop reports and dashboards to clearly communicate risk insights to internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across risk, compliance, and business teams, with a focus on governance and policy development to strengthen regulatory adherence in the trading environment.