Risk Manager II at FNB South Africa

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