Operational Risk Manager

Job Description

To manage and administer Operational Risk and investigate reports on risk within the company and liaises with auditors to reduce risk in the company.

Responsibilities

• Document risks and controls in accordance with FirstRand standards and frameworks
• Ensure appropriate levels of management and accountability
• Liaise with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams and committees to communicate, escape and obtain sign‑off forms on risk and process matters
• Identify, assess and take necessary steps to manage risk to an acceptable level
• Ensure adherence to relevant statutory requirements
• Ensure adhere to FirstRand Group procedures and audit requirements
• Understand the end‑to‑end operational risk processes and how to optimise it. Operational risk management, governance and reporting
• Facilitate the identification, assessment, and relevant mitigation of operational risk in line with the ORMF
• Plan and manage own workflow anticipating obstacles juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed time frames and according to quality standards
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills
• Act in an ethical transparent and morally defensible manner including highlighting unethical practices
• Share debate and communicate learnings
• Flag and debate issues in particular issues that increase risk constructively
• Promote a friendly cooperative climate
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others

Qualifications

Benefits

Applications will be accepted until 25 October 2025.

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.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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