Risk Manager II

Job Description
Hello Future, Risk Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #Changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud with people that make it happen.

As a Risk Manager within FNB ConnetMe, you will be in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. We call these #changeables our nav-igators – people who want to use tech to help others nav-igate their lives and business. As nav-igators, we are made up of unique talents, diverse minds, adaptability and live up to the promise of staying curious

To conduct comprehensive identification of all key operational risks within FNB ConnectMe and provide guidance on mitigation to ensure compliance that align to FirstRand operational risk frameworks and policies.

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.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.*
12/12/25

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