Are you someone who can:
Operational Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and assess key operational risks across business processes (including data), projects, and third-party engagements.
Provide expert guidance on risk mitigation strategies aligned with FirstRand's operational risk frameworks and policies.
Implement and monitor operational risk control plans, focusing on key controls and risk themes.
Conduct risk assessments (including PRCIA) and ensure comprehensive documentation of risk profiles and mitigation actions.
Track and report progress against the operational risk strategy, highlighting key risks, trends, and emerging threats.
Monitoring, Reporting & Assurance
Prepare clear and concise operational risk reports for governance forums, including KRIs, risk appetite metrics, and control effectiveness.
Engage with the PMO to validate project risk data and report on critical project statuses.
Drive a combined assurance approach by collaborating with line management, internal audit, and specialist risk functions.
Monitor implementation of corrective actions and escalate unresolved risk issues through appropriate governance structures.
Business Engagement & Risk Advisory
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, operational drivers, and risk concerns.
Support business units in identifying risks in new products, processes, and outsourcing arrangements.
Facilitate the design and implementation of risk management processes that are practical and aligned to business needs.
Provide feedback and training to enhance risk awareness and embed a proactive risk culture.
Process Improvement & Cost Control
Identify process inefficiencies and design flaws that contribute to operational risk.
Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce costs and enhance control effectiveness.
Ensure all key processes are documented with appropriate controls and regularly reviewed.
Business Continuity & Resilience
Ensure business continuity plans are aligned with the enterprise strategy, regularly tested, and updated.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resilience against operational disruptions and emerging risks.
Collaboration & Development
Foster a culture of teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
Participate in personal and professional development activities to enhance risk management capabilities.
Contribute to innovation by identifying flexible and efficient risk solutions tailored to business needs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce/ Advance Diploma in Risk Management
Skills and Experience Requirements
A minimum of 4-5 years' experience in Risk
You Will Have Access To
Opportunities to network and collaborate.
Challenging Working
Opportunities to innovate.
We Can Be a Match If You Are
Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to
Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
End Date: January 18, 2026