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Risk Specialist at Discovery Limited

Discovery Limited
May 27, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Purpose


To support the Risk Manager in achieving their objective of embedding Risk Management Obligations within Invest Operations.To assist the business in fulfilling its mandate of Protecting both internal and external stakeholders through proactive Risk Management.


Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to


Facilitate fraud incident review,analysis and corrective actions.
Update SOPs for business improvement - Align SOPs with regulatory changes and best practices
Fin Recon Management support and back-up. - Investigate items on the Fin recon reports to clear
Investigate Data Integrity items - Look at the data integrity items and determine Risk or Compliance issue
Receive and vet all submitted Risk and Compliance related work.
Management and adherence to POPIA & PAIA - Review Data Management; Access control and training and awareness processes
Daily/ Monthly risk monitoring - Review High risk transactions
Risk Management reporting - Develop Reporting Framework with timelines and Key Risk Indicators
Existing risk incident Management - Review and Manage Existing Risk Incidents
Implementation and adherence to TCF principles - Review business processes are in line with the TCF principals
Operational Support and guidance in terms of risk management - Provide operational teams with support and guidance on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks
Risk Incident Response Management - Coordinate and manage the response to Risk Incidents
Risk Remedial Action Management - Manage and oversee the implementation of remedial action for identified risks
Development and Maintenance of Applicable CRMP


Personal Attributes and Skills


Questioning techniques
Customer service orientation
Conflict handling
Good communication skills
Relationship building skills
Results orientation
Assertiveness
Positive attitude
Time management skills
Self-managed
Analytical skills - facilitation and coaching


Education and Experience


Matric -essential
Risk Management or similar qualification(preferable)
Investment Product knowledge 5 years
LISP experience 3 years
Microsoft office experience intermediate
Compass system knowledge 5 years
Paradigm system knowledge 3 years
Frontline system knowledge 3 years
Knowledge of Investment legislation