Risk Manager II

Job Description

To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies.

Hello Future Risk Manager II

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Retail Legal Risk and Compliance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Provide guidance and assist with requirements on changed or new risk tools
• Oversee the effective use of risk tools and monitor its effectiveness for the business
• Assist with preparation and analyses of reports for tabling at various Risk Committees
• Scrutinize risk reports submitted by the branch/business unit and ensure reporting and tools are in line
• Ensure data integrity, data structures and business line mappings are correct
• Monitor workflow issues in loss data system
• Document processes to enhance general ledger reconciliations and monitor data extractions for reporting purposes
• Monitor documented requirements and project manage deliverables
• Highlight risk areas through root cause analysis
• Monitor action plans on various risk tools

You will be an ideal candidate if you can:

• Monitor risk reporting and escalate issues
• Deliver against operational and cost targets
• Prioritize resource allocation to minimise and reduce wastage
• Monitor costs for the financial year according to the operational plan
• Allocates and approves expenditure
• Review cost reports and resolves or explains variances to the budge
• Identify, control and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs
• Manage costs or expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you:

• Have a  relevant Post Graduate or BCom Degree
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in Risk Management
• Are a subject matter expert in the following disciplines: vendor and resilience risk, project / change risk, payments risk, model risk, product risk and climate / ESG risk
• Drive and embed risk capabilities in the business
• Ensure application of risk capabilities and tools are applied to identify, evaluate, report and monitor risk processes
• Drive a combined assurance approach to risk management by engaging specialists and other assurance partners on key risks matters
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are conducted in relation to products, services and solutions that are developed by the business are appropriate to manage the risks within the approved risk appetite
• Work with business unit to understand business, drivers, current concerns and future plans to mitigate risk to proactively identify and anticipate risks (including emerging risks)
• Identify, manage and mitigate interconnected / interdependency risks and provide relevant information to business and risk teams to appropriately manage and mitigate risk
• Understand changes of applicable risk policies and communicate to relevant stakeholders accordingly
• Keep abreast of relevant risk developments externally and ensure it is considered in the risk profile for the business
• Ensure development of appropriate solutions to identify losses and risk exposures and facilitate the effective implementation thereof

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

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.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/12/25