Head of Risk

1 day ago

Cape Town, South Africa JustMarkets Full time

At **JustMarkets**, we're not just building a brokerage - we're building a smarter, safer, and more transparent financial ecosystem. As we continue expanding our global presence, we're looking for a **Head of Risk** to lead the development of our enterprise risk management framework in South Africa and beyond.

This is not a role you will design and drive a culture of responsibility, foresight, and ethical growth. You'll play a central role in shaping our FSCA-regulated entity, ensuring full compliance with the Financial Markets Act and aligning governance practices with the King IV Code. Working side by side with executive leadership, you'll transform risk from a control function into a strategic advantage.

Join us if you want to turn complexity into clarity, lead with purpose, and leave your mark on a global brand that's shaping the future of trading

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework
- Identify, assess, and monitor operational, market, and regulatory risks
- Implement and oversee risk policies, procedures, and controls
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior management and the board
- Conduct regular risk assessments and internal audits
- Ensure compliance with FSCA regulations and King IV governance principles
- Serve as the key liaison with regulators and external stakeholders on risk matters
- Train internal teams on risk awareness and mitigation practices
- Support decision-making with risk reporting and analytics
- Lead risk-related initiatives across multiple business units

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in a risk management role within a regulated financial institution (FSP, ODP, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of the South African financial regulatory framework, FSCA requirements, and King IV principles
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks
- Understanding of brokerage operations and financial instruments
- Strategic thinking and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High ethical standards and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills

**Will be a plus**
- Professional risk or compliance certifications (CFA, FRM, CISA, CAMS)
Experience working in international or multi-jurisdictional financial firms
Familiarity with risk management tools and RegTech platforms

**We Offer**
- 15 days of paid vacation per year
- 10 days of paid sick leave per year
- 10 paid public holidays
- Annual medical allowance
- Budget for professional development
- Language learning support
- Wellness budget (gym membership, sports equipment, and related expenses)

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