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My client within the Financial Services sector is seeking a Senior Internal Financial Controls Analyst to join their growing team. The role is ideally suited to a CA(SA), who is passionate about a career in risk and compliance processes and controls.

Responsibilities:

1. As Senior Analyst be responsible for supporting the Head of Governance Risk and Controls centre.
2. Support strategic initiatives ensuring greater compliance and awareness.
3. Managing and delivering an efficient financial control and compliance environment for SAP and related finance systems.
4. Performing tests of effectiveness for key controls.
5. Preparation of monthly reporting which involves capturing all control deficiencies and remediation plans.
6. Governance Risk and Controls strategy development.
7. Financial Risk and Control support.
8. Support the management and delivery of financial controls through SAP.

Requirements:

1. CA(SA).
2. 1-2 years post articles experience.
3. Audit or internal financial controls experience in SAP environment is advantageous.
4. Must be able to coach junior team members.

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A leading financial services organisation is looking for a Head of Risk Management to take ownership of their enterprise risk management framework and lead a high-performing team. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, leadership, and the ability to influence decision-making through accurate and timely risk analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Integrating risk appetite and tolerance into business strategy and planning
• Conducting comprehensive financial and operational risk assessments
• Monitoring and reducing operational incidents and associated costs
• Interpreting and consolidating risk data to drive actionable insights
• Performing annual reviews of high-risk areas and ensuring timely reporting
• Advising on regulatory alignment and contributing to compliance strategy
• Maintaining and enhancing operational risk dashboards to governance structures
• Building strong relationships with business leaders to ensure risk awareness and accountability

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related field
• Experience in financial services, investments, securities, IT, or risk management is advantageous
• Programming skills are advantageous
• A formal risk management qualification and practical experience will be highly beneficial

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for managing risk at a high level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and analytical professional to step into the role of Head of Risk Management within a leading organisation in the financial services sector.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate with a solid background in risk management, a sharp analytical mind, and the drive to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead, develop and mentor a risk management team to deliver exceptional outcomes
2. Ensure integration of risk appetite and tolerance thresholds into business strategy
3. Plan and execute financial and operational risk assessments
4. Monitor and evaluate operational costs through incident reduction and control improvements
5. Interpret and report on the results of risk assessments and operational incidents
6. Advise the business on regulatory compliance and potential risks
7. Continuously improve enterprise risk management frameworks and dashboards
8. Engage with business leaders and participate in governance committees
9. Deliver timely and accurate annual risk reviews in high-risk areas
10. Identify areas for automation and enhancement in risk reporting

Key Requirements :

• 4 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk, finance, investment, IT, or securities
• University degree required; backgrounds in actuarial science, data analytics, engineering or mathematics advantageous
• Leadership experience with strong influencing and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage complex challenges
• Risk management qualifications and programming abilities would be a plus
• General IT knowledge beneficial

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Job Purpose

The IT Risk Specialist will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact Hollard's information technology systems.

This role involves developing and implementing risk management protocols and procedures, conducting regular IT risk assessments and assurance reviews, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulatory standards, and company policies.

The IT Risk Manager will work closely with IT and business teams to ensure that IT risks are managed effectively and will provide expert advice on IT risk management matters and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning: Support the Senior Manager: IT Risk Governance in developing and maintaining a formal IT risk management framework. Assist in designing IT risk and control libraries, self-assessment questionnaires/templates, and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) metrics.
• Operational / Technical: Utilize leading practice frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) to identify and assess IT risks across various Hollard business units. Collaborate with IT and business teams to develop risk mitigation strategies, address risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement. Prepare and present detailed risk reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations. Support training and awareness sessions on IT risk management for employees and partners. Coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and visits. Stay updated on industry trends, threats, vulnerabilities, AI, and regulatory changes. Demonstrate effective time management by tracking tasks and communicating challenges.
• Human Resources: Complete necessary training, take responsibility for personal career and performance management, and contribute to departmental activities.

Additional Details

Expected strategic / operational involvement: 30% / 70%

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Insurance

This position is based in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Job Purpose

The IT Risk Specialist will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact Hollard's information technology systems. This role involves developing and implementing risk management protocols and procedures, conducting regular IT risk assessments and assurance reviews, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulatory standards, and company policies. The IT Risk Manager will work closely with IT and business teams to ensure that IT risks are managed effectively and will provide expert advice on IT risk management matters and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning:

• Support the Senior Manager: IT Risk Governance in developing and maintaining a formal IT risk management framework.
• Assist in the design of IT risk and control libraries, self-assessment questionnaires/templates, and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) metrics.
  
  

• Utilise leading practice frameworks (e.g. CIS, ISO 27002, NIST, etc.) to identify and assess IT risks across the various Hollard business units.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to develop risk mitigation strategies, address identified risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement of risk management practices.
• Prepare and present detailed risk reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Support training and awareness sessions on IT risk management for employees, and Hollard partners.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, and regulatory bodies during audits and onsite visits.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in IT, threats/vulnerabilities, Artificial Intelligence (AI), risk management, as well as new regulatory pronouncements.
• Demonstrate effective time management, by tracking allocated tasks and pro-actively communicating any anticipated challenges and delays.
  
  

• Complete the necessary training as agreed in IDP (Individual Development Programme).
• Take responsibility for own career and performance management.
• Contribute to departmental social activities.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Insurance

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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To attend to and act as an initial point of contact for all customer needs and service enquiries related to Risk and Fraud while adhering to the laid down processes and procedures to ensure mitigation of the risk and financial losses for both customers and Standard Bank South Africa.

Type of Qualification: Secondary/High school/A levels/Matric
Field of Study: Not applicable

Experience Required
Client Coverage
Personal and Private Banking
1-2 years
Exposure in either Fraud or Risk. Contact Centre experience would be an advantage.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Taking Action
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

• Design and embed a robust risk management framework across the business
• Lead the quantification and modelling of risk across credit, market, operational, and strategic domains
• Translate complex risk data into insights that drive executive decision-making
• Oversee regulatory compliance, stress testing, risk appetite setting, and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with Actuaries, Analysts, and Executives to ensure alignment of risk and business goals
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk team thats both technically capable and commercially aware

• A Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field
• 8+ years in enterprise or financial risk, with deep technical expertise
• Experience with risk modelling, scenario planning, or capital adequacy frameworks
• Executive presence and proven ability to engage at the Board level
• Bonus: Professional certifications like FRM, CRO, CERA, or similar

• Work with a forward-thinking team that values rigour, transparency, and real-world impact
• Influence business-critical decisions through data, insight, and innovation
• Operate at the intersection of risk, strategy, and performance
• Lead transformation in how risk is measured, understood, and leveraged

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To attend to and act as an initial point of contact for all customer needs and service enquiries related to Risk and Fraud while adhering to the laid down processes and procedures to ensure mitigation of the risk and financial losses for both customers and Standard Bank South Africa.

Type of Qualification: Secondary/High school/A levels/Matric
Field of Study: Not applicable Experience Required
Client Coverage
Personal and Private Banking
1-2 years
Exposure in either Fraud or Risk. Contact Centre experience would be an advantage. Additional Information

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Taking Action
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards