Non-Financial Risk Manager

About the role

Standard Bank is hiring a Non-Financial Risk Manager, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. To lead the development of the Group Non Financial Risk framework and policies through technology, tools and data in partnership with NFR portfolio heads and risk type heads across the group. Act as a subject matter expect and specialist in providing guidance on the NFR framework and policy adoption and applicability.

Responsibilities

• Act as an interface for NFR in driving non-financial risk management and liaising with NFR teams on risk threats and controls in business strategy for all business units across all segments and channels.
• Act as the trusted risk management business partner by equipping business with the tools to mitigate financial, reputational, and regulatory impact of NFR incidents.
• Build and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including management, internal and external audit, non-executives, regulator as well as peers in local and international banks where applicable.

Requirements

• Operational Risk Management
• 3-4 years Practical knowledge and experience under Operational risk which would include an understanding of the Standard Bank Group (SBG) Non-Financial Risk Framework and Policy or Industry exposure to similar standards such as the Basel Sound Principles of Operational Risk Management.
• 5-7 years Practical knowledge of risk, control frameworks, assurance & applications in financial services industry. Fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response & process improvement concepts. Understand both non-financial risk and financial reporting risk characteristics.
• Minimum Qualifications
• First Degree in Business Commerce or Risk Management
• Preferred: Postgraduate in Business Commerce or Risk Management
• Experience Required
• Behavioural Competencies
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Upholding Standards
• Technical Competencies
• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking