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Job Description

• To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Hello future Data Scientist!

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose:

• To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Are you someone who can:

• Innovate to improve customer experience by continuously looking for better and more efficient ways of doing things Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Deliberately seek diverse opinions, build on ideas and do not duplicate effort.
• Participate in the innovation process in the business and contribute toward new innovations against objectives.
• Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.
• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.
• Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work.
• Adhere to model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process.
• Ensure own ethical usage of information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification Implement and adhere to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy.
• Report Information Privacy Incidents and escalate appropriately for resolution of Privacy and Protection.
• Audit Findings, Complaints, Incidents, Investigations and Privacy and Protection Assessments.
• Follow set delivery plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.
• Participate in productionilation of analytics in the approved FirstRand architecture by translating technical data information into practical business information that addresses identified needs.
• Analyse information requirements, availability and quality of data to feed into management for resolution.
• Collaborate with numerous departments across the business to aid them in the proper use of data to ensure delivery of desired operational results.
• Participate in relevant project related to the business's overall analytical needs and opportunities.
• Participate as SME for analytics applying own understanding of the operations of the business product or service.
• Assist in determining the business questions that need be answered and determine appropriate analytics models for utilisation Source and extensive preparation (50%) of relevant data sources for analysis.
• Translate business requirements into tangible models utlising own understanding of the business value of projects, models and processes.
• Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test and implement robust mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problem, opportunities and improve business outcomes i.e. reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, optimised efficiency and to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Build models that analyse processes to recommend areas for optimisation to achieve cost savings, revenue generation or efficiency improvements for the business.
• Document and audit relevant processes.
• Document and implement models to address specific business requirements.
• Conduct appropriate manipulation and analysis of data to pro-actively identify and meet needs of the business for the purpose of future work and to ensure high information-quality and reliability across the business.
• Perform against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.
• Plan and perform regular model updates that capture evolving business complexity in current models Challenge current models to ensure relevance and accuracy of outputs.
• Test outputs and accuracy of models to ensure relevance.
• Grow own understanding of relevant information management processes and methods.
• Grow own understanding of business value of projects, models and processes.
• Identify and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costs.
• Adhere to standards and procedures to reduce costs Identify process improvements to save costs.
• Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship.
• Interact positively with groups or teams inside and outside of own area Contribute and participate to establish a learning and growth culture where information is actively shared.
• Address customer needs in order to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
• Demonstrate teamwork as a valued team player.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree in Data science/ Applied behavioural science/ Actuarial science
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and advanced Excel skills are highly advantageous
• Proficiency with programming tools
• 3 -5 years’ experience working with Data / Analytics / Intelligence

We can be a match if you have:

• Ambitious and driven
• Has high-energy and is resilient to change and challenges
• Ability to be a strategic translator and drive operational excellence
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/programs concurrently
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills
• Collaborative and ethical- should be trusted to manage highly sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels
• Adaptability to changing workforce trends, including hybrid work models
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives that influence senior leadership and business strategies
• Agile mindset and responsible to quick delivery and turnaround
• Strives to continuously grow in technical and leadership ability

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Job Description
Hello future ALM Risk Analyst!

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Conduct daily liquidity risk reporting e.g., daily liquidity coverage ratio.
• Prepare and review of ALM risk BA returns for SA and foreign entities.
• Ensure full compliance with appropriate regulations and published directives, circulars, and guidance notes.
• Be aware of new regulations and provide guidance on how this could affect treasury operations (and potential impact on our existing processes to assist)
• Work with the assurance functions to continuously improve the effectiveness of the control environment and to embed a functioning feedback loop.
• Develop and provide guidance to risk production team(s) to support risk reporting/IT strategies.
• Identify gaps in the existing risk processes and work cross functionally to address them.
• Provide guidance, support, and appropriate prioritisation for key risk-based project deliverables.
• Provide independent review of proposed business plans and transactions.
• Ensure compliance with agreed ALM framework and policies.
• Develop and provide guidance to risk production team(s) to support risk reporting/IT strategies.
• Review and enhance appropriate (standardized) risk reporting to risk committee(s)
• Conduct risk management education and training from time to time.
• Report and conduct financial statement disclosures
• Actively participate in appropriate risk committees and forums
• Develop & maintain relationship with relevant management teams (including business and treasury)
• Develop & maintain relationships with teams driving new group reporting and data strategies.
• Be kept informed of any new deals/products that are to be launched and identify how this could impact on risk processes and reporting.
• Be responsible for the reporting aspects of the Asset Liability Management Risk function such as conformance and adherence with: Group policies; risk limits; the relevant regulations across jurisdictions; and ensure constant review/enhancements of existing processes to improve the underlying control framework informing outputs to various key stakeholders (including senior management and regulators).

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Under-graduate degree in Banking, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or Auditing and/or quantitative subjects, Applied Mathematics, or Professional Accounting, and/or similar professional financial qualification.
• 2 – 3 years + experience
• Capable of analyzing complex concepts and translating these into simple and concise narratives for management and other stakeholders.
• Capable of managing large datasets using tools such as Excel/VBA/SQL/Power query
• Knowledge of ALM risk measures and practices (e.g., NII sensitivity, reprice and cashflow ladders)
• Experience of balance sheet management/ALM systems such as KRM/QRM is advised.
• Understanding of governance and control frameworks.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• An experienced Asset and Liability Management Risk Analyst. In this role you will be responsible for the regulatory and external reporting of Asset & Liability Management across the Group.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

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Job Description
Hello future Business Conduct Programme Manager

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose

• To manage conflicts of interest across the Group.

Are you someone who can:

• Participate in internal committees to gather and analyse information, share ideas and enable sound decision-making
• Manage and update business conduct framework and programs
• Support the various businesses within the group in customising business conduct programmes for their jurisdictions and distinct business needs
• Conduct policy review, develop relevant guidance and policy as required
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of business conduct training programmes
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes which may have an impact on business conduct
• Co-ordinate and manage conduct committees and support Business Conduct Head in developing content for the all conduct committees across the Group
• Provide guidance on business conduct programmes and ensure consistent application thereof across the Group
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree and qualification in Social Sciences
• Have a Post Graduate Degree in Organisational Ethics would be beneficial.
• Possess up to 5 years' experience in ethics, risk and compliance risk management environment
• Are able to demonstrate experience of reporting at Executive and Board sub-committee levels and possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies