Primary Purpose

To facilitate, implement, monitor and effect operational risk management throughout the organization

TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS

  • Sound understanding of risk, control / mitigation and related concepts
  • Sound understating of operational risk framework, enterprise-wide risk framework
  • Understanding of sound operational risk management practices
  • Sound knowledge of Basel III operational risk
  • Computer literate (intermediate level MS Office)
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective time management skills
  • Communication skills – verbal and written
  • Team player

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Minimum

  • BCom degree (Majoring in Risk management / Auditing and / or Accounting)

    Minimum Experience

    • 3 years; experience in risk management
    • 3 years’ experience in baking industry or similar (general understanding and awareness of functioning of key functions within banking organisation)
    • Experience in auditing will be advantageous
    • Risk management in banking industry

    Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

    FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

    • Assist in curbing the bank’s expense
    • Keep stationery, telephone and other costs under control

      CUSTOMER CENTRICITY

      • Establish and maintain positive relationships with members of all departments / business units within the organization
      • Establish and maintain a positive presence of the risk function in assigned departments and business units by fostering constructive professional relationships with relevant member of the management.

      OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

      Risk assessments

      • Independently conduct ongoing risk reviews at departmental and/or business unit level in line with the pre-determined coverage plan
      • Facilitate risk assessments conducted by members of management of assigned departments and business units
      • Recommend to management and facilitate implementation of practical and value-add mitigating strategies based on the results of risk reviews and assessments
      • Conduct ad-hoc reviews on operational risk/loss events as requested by members of management.

      Reporting

      • Assist with the interpretation and analysis of operational loss data for regulatory reporting purposes (BA400, BA410, BA420)
      • Managing and monitoring of user access on SAMEXWeb, and Trustlink Prod.

      This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.