Risk Officer at Sanlam Private Wealth

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the designing, implementing and managing of an overall risk strategy for the organisation.
• Assist with the risk assessment, which involves analysing; identifying and estimating the risks affecting the business. Ensure that pro-active interventions are implemented to address areas of risk.
• Gather information for monthly risk reporting to the various stakeholders.
• Conduct risk audits at Corporate and Branch level. Address areas of risk pro-actively based on the results of the audits.
• Assist with the monitoring of; and FAIS registration of advisors.
• Provide support to internal clients with risk matters and legislation related to areas of risk. Create a culture of pro-active risk management within client facing areas.
• Ensure risk processes are in place and highlight areas where process, people and technology may potentially be a risk area for SPW.
• Assist with complaints register.
• Assist with administration related to the Risk Forum.
• Assist with management around cyber-crime processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• B Com (Law) or equivalent in risk & financial services
• 4-5 years risk and auditing experience
• Fully bilingual
• Previous experience within investments / financial services will be a distinct advantage

Technical Competencies:

• Computer literate in MS Office (JSE BDA system knowledge would be an advantage)
• Working knowledge and application experience of Financial Markets Legislation

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent report writing skills
• Confident and analytical
• Highly organized client focused
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-Active approach to work, clients and problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Assertive and adaptable within a changing environment
• Passionate ownership for results