Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Join our team as an Operational Risk Manager. We’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to lead operational risk initiatives across our business. In this role, you’ll develop and implement risk strategies, monitor control effectiveness, and provide clear, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders. You’ll manage audit findings, oversee change and privacy risk, and leverage platform capabilities to enhance assurance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management (Audit, Risk Management or Compliance Management)
• Strong capability to analyse risk data, identify trends, and propose effective mitigation strategies
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving risks and priorities
• Comfortable managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative methods for risk assessment, ideally within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry
• Understanding of privacy risk management principles and data protection regulations
• Ability to integrate privacy considerations into operational risk frameworks
• Solid understanding of risk management regulations, frameworks and corporate governance structure
• Ability to anticipate emerging risks and align risk management strategies with organizational objectives
• Skilled in translating complex risk scenarios into actionable plans
• Strong ability to work with cross‑functional teams, consolidate information and challenge the status quo / contribute to robust discussions and application of minds
• Exceptional reporting, communication and stakeholder collaboration and management skills

Benefits

Additional Requirements & Knowledge

Culture & Personality Fit

Application deadline : 25 / 11 / 25. Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated above.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Finance and Sales

Industries : Banking

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