Specialist: Credit Risk and Governance

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time.
- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The Specialist: Credit Risk and Governance is responsible for ensuring effective risk management and governance practices within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing risk reporting frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and providing insights to senior management to support informed decision-making in BB Credit.

Job Description- Conduct regular risk assessments and control evaluations to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.- Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures.- Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and relevant committees, highlighting key risk areas and trends. Leverage the available risk management systems and data analytics tools.- Provide support on the process management risk monitoring and remediation, ensuring accurate reporting.- Engage and coordinate audit requirements during reviews to ensure compliance and effective governance.- Manage special projects to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.- Perform governance and secretarial duties for the risk management forums such as the BB Credit, Watchlist and Impairments Committee, etc..- Support the development and implementation of risk policies, frameworks, and methodologies.- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management practices and recommend improvements where necessary.- Support the development and implementation of governance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.- Provide training and guidance to staff on risk management and governance processes.

**Education**:
- Bachelor's degree and advanced diplomas: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required)
- Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised_

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