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Job Description

• The performance measurement Financial Sector Analyst delivers high-impact financial sector analysis and strategic insights across the banking institutions and financial services activities. This role supports internal stakeholders with competitor benchmarking, profit pool analyses and insights into strategies.  
• Responsibilities include analysing domestic competitors’ strategies, income drivers, returns, volatility, historical trends and forecasts.  The role also manages certain operational aspects of the Group’s Performance Measurement function, supports capital allocation process and designs measurement approaches for various business areas.  The incumbent will collaborate across franchises and committees, ensuring robust analysis and governance.

 Financial Sector Analysis

• Conduct in-depth competitor analysis of the financial results of peer group banks and other financial sector entities and activities including segment and product levels.
• Analyse domestic competition’s strategy, income drivers, returns, volatility, historical trends and forecasts
• Develop visualisations and summary notes for board submissions and strategic reviews. 
• Present analyses at internal committees and forums
• Produce market commentary on press releases and trading updates, including impact analysis on FirstRand’s market position.
• Implement and maintain a robust database for ongoing analysis.  Maintain well-structured worksheets with sufficient detail for future analyses. 
• Prepare reports and professional presentations for committees (e.g. the FirstRand Board, FRM committee, broader Africa Exco and Franchise excos and forums etc.)
• Analyse market information e.g. BA 900, NCA data, pillar III information etc.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for new markets the group may enter

 Performance Measurement 

• Drive / support all operational aspects of the Performance Measurement function
• Support the annual Performance Measurement Framework review process
• Support the calculation of cost of equity for the group and all the jurisdictions in which it operates
• Manage the process and analysis of capital allocation and potential optimisation of allocation approaches for specified segments as required.  This includes the allocation approach on economic capital as well as regulatory capital for segments for which the role is responsible
• Deliver calculations required for the remuneration committee annually, liaising with the relevant segments
• Perform monthly, quarterly and semi-annual Performance Measurement analysis for internal purposes and external disclosures
• Improve and automate performance measurement processes. Maintain appropriate controls to ensure robust governance on all deliverables  
• Research and design new performance measures across the group including benchmarking against local and international banks. 
• Design measurements for insurance businesses
• Analyse and report segment returns at activity level.
• Review analyses and deliverables of other team members as required
• Proactively identify opportunities to innovate and enhance performance measurement methodologies, leveraging best practices.
• Develop materials that educate non-financial stakeholders on performance measurement.

General

• Develop and maintain relationships with the FirstRand franchises and internal committees, i.e. FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton and Aldermore, as well as the broader Africa subsidiaries.
• Collaborate with FirstRand Corporate Centre, including Group Treasury, Group Finance and ERM.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from senior executives with agility and precision.

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Job Summary

• To drive organisational effectiveness through data-informed analysis, benchmarking, and strategic interventions. Enhances productivity, collaboration, and decision-making by leveraging existing data, developing fit-for-purpose tools and metrics, and enabling long-term capability planning. The role also supports workforce planning through scenario modelling and environmental scanning. A core focus is to build capability within the Human Capital Business Partner (HCBP) community, empowering them to deliver optimal workforce solutions to their respective business units.

Are you someone who can:

• Assess organisational performance using internal data and global benchmarks.
• Apply organisational health metrics in collaboration with the Organisational Design team and recommend improvements.
• Benchmark operational performance and workforce productivity against industry standards.
• Develop and monitor key productivity, efficiency, and decision-making metrics.
• Recommend optimisation strategies to address workforce cost and operational challenges.
• Conduct integrative analytics across Finance and Human Capital to inform strategic decisions.
•  Drive the development of strategic workforce plans across geographies and business lines.
• Create planning frameworks and toolkits to standardise workforce planning practices.
• Partner with Business HC and CoEs to conduct supply-demand forecasting and scenario planning.
• Enable long-term workforce capability planning aligned to business strategy.
• Translate workforce forecasts into actionable talent strategies and skills development plans.
• Develop and maintain a repository of scalable capacity planning and resource allocation models.
• Design and implement dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools to monitor organisational performance.
• Develop toolkits, frameworks, and guidelines to support OE, planning, and optimisation practices.
• Ensure tools are scalable, user-friendly, and integrated into business processes.
• Leverage technologies such as Workday and Power BI to enhance workforce analytics and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity and governance across workforce systems and tools.
• Provide OE advisory support to HCBPs and Business Unit leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Coach and support HCBPs in applying workforce insights to business challenges.
• Design and deliver learning interventions to build OE and planning capability within the HCBP community.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing forums, peer learning sessions, and planning workshops.
• Develop maturity models and assessment tools to track capability growth across the organisation.
• Partner with Org Design, People Analytics, Finance, and other CoEs to drive integrative analytics.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and represent the OE CoE in relevant forums.
• Build organisational capability in scenario planning and strategic workforce planning practices.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Psychology, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Economics, or related field.
• Preferably Master’s degree or professional certification in workforce planning, strategy or analytics.
• 7+ years’ experience in organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, or strategic HR.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing workforce models and productivity metrics.
• Strong understanding of financial and human capital data integration.
• Experience in consulting environments or large, complex organisations.
• Familiarity with global benchmarking frameworks
• Knowledge or skills of scenario planning and forecasting techniques.
• Knowledge of organisational design and effectiveness frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and workforce cost drivers
• Advanced data analysis and modelling (Excel, Power BI, or similar).

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:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're 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.

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Job Description

• To identify and execute on activities related to the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP), as required by global internal audit standards.
• Hello future Internal Audit Senior Manager QAIP
• 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:

• Lead a successful a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) as required by global internal audit standards?
• Design and implement solutions to ensure continuous improvement of the internal audit function/process?
• Develop the annual audit file review plan and ensure timeous and quality delivery thereof?
• Develop and maintain QAIP process documentation at a high standard, including the file review program and  reporting processes?
• Ensure GIA practices and methodologies remain aligned with requirements of the global audit standards and industry best practice?
• Train others on audit standards and methodologies, and develop an effective training programme for the internal audit function?
• Prepare reports and presentations to key stakeholders, such as the audit committee and Regulators?
• Assist with other requirements associated with the QAIP function as it arises from time to time e.g. annual audit planning, EQAR etc.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following:

• Minimum qualifications: BCom or relevant financial/internal audit degree; CIA; post graduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience: minimum of 5 years working in an internal audit environment, of which at least 2 years includes supervisory or management experience..
• Skills: detailed knowledge and understanding of a QAIP function; strong communication skills (verbal and written); attention to detail; research and benchmarking; time and project management skills, subject matter expert on internal audit standards.

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:

• Curious and courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to explore unfamiliar territories.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Driven by doing the right thing even when no one is looking.

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• 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:

• Lead the design and implementation of Group-wide Talent Acquisition and Onboarding strategies, frameworks, and governance.
• Drive innovation in employer branding, sourcing strategies, assessment models, and onboarding journeys.
• Build capability by developing tools, resources, and training for recruiters, hiring managers, and onboarding stakeholders.
• Set and monitor global metrics (quality-of-hire, diversity, onboarding NPS, new hire retention) and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global and regional partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and excellence in Talent Acquisition and Onboarding.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (postgraduate preferred).
• Have 5–8 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Onboarding, with at least 2–3 years at a management or strategic level.
• Bring deep knowledge of the Human Capital value chain, especially talent attraction, selection, onboarding, and employer branding.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of Talent Acquisition across a global organization.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• The chance to influence and build a world-class candidate and new hire experience.
• Exposure to global best practices and leading-edge HR technology.

We can be a match if you are:

• Innovative and future-focused, always seeking new ways to improve talent acquisition and onboarding.
• Digitally savvy, with a passion for user experience.
• A natural collaborator and relationship builder, able to influence across teams and regions.
• Data-driven and analytical, using insights to drive decisions and improvements.

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Job Description

• Responsible for auditing of the governance, financial, business and operational processes at divisional and business unit level within the FirstRand Group
• Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development.
• Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities.
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.
• Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.
• Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times.
• Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others.
• Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon.
• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant and appropriate audit findings.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Is aware of the resources available and is able to utilise them to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff.
• Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.
• Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested.

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Job Description

• To provide a proactive, in-house Tax Risk service to the Retail & Commercial Bank of the FirstRand Group. The person will be deployed to the Retail & Commercial Bank (FNB & WesBank) and required to travel within the various campuses ie: BankCity; Fairlands and Sandton (as maybe necessary) together with working in a hybrid working environment (home and office).
• Attending, and providing Tax risk insight to various Retail & Commercial committees;
• Attending various Tax Forums within Retail & Commercial and assisting with the preparation of the Agenda’s for such meetings;
• Reviewing, advising and making recommendations in respect of the Direct Tax implications of Retail & Commercial transactions and products;
• Identifying Direct Tax risks within the various areas within Retail & Commercial and finding appropriate solutions;
• Ensuring that any transaction, product or query, which has other tax implications, such as Value-Added Tax or Employees’ Tax implications, is discussed with the relevant Tax experts within FRGT;
• Providing Tax advice with the objective of optimising the Tax and risk profile and identifying Tax saving opportunities;
• Establishing, communicating and implementing Taxation policies and frameworks;
• Monitoring compliance with Tax legislation;
• Communicating changes to Tax legislation and judicial decisions;
• Co-ordinating Tax training and update sessions;
• Ability to support business areas in respect of client’s Tax queries;
• Ability to ensure relevant systems are developed in compliance with Tax legislation;
• Managing Tax related projects as and when the need arises;
• Building new and enhancing existing working relationships with Retail & Commercial; RMB; FCC; Ashburton and any other Brands, as maybe necessary.
• Escalation of Tax issues to management, where necessary