681 Risk Analyst jobs in South Africa

We’re looking for a Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and fraud risks across our rental operations and support functions.

The role is key to protecting our assets, reputation, and financial stability through the development and implementation of effective risk management strategies that support sound decision-making and sustainable growth.

Founded in 1991 in Durban, The Woodford Group began as a car rental company and has grown into a leading mobility brand in Southern Africa. Today, we offer a suite of mobility solutions, from short-term car hire and long-term vehicle leasing to vehicle sales and trade options, through a network of branches nationwide.

RISK ANALYST to be based at Umgeni Business Park, Springfield, Durban

Join a vibrant and forward-thinking team, where innovation and exceptional customer service drive everything we do.

As part of our team, you’ll:

• Make a difference: Contribute to a company that leads the market and values the impact of every team member.
• Grow your career: Take advantage of opportunities to develop your skills and advance in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate and innovate: Be part of a collaborative culture that values fresh ideas and teamwork.

Your contributions matter, and your growth is our priority.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Accuracy
You handle detailed information with precision and consistency. You check and validate data carefully, ensuring all reports, calculations, and analyses are error-free and reliable. You maintain a high standard of accuracy in documentation and data interpretation.

Analytical thinking and sound judgement
You approach problems systematically and logically. You investigate issues thoroughly before forming conclusions, interpret complex data with clarity, and base your decisions on solid evidence and reasoning.

Planning and organisation
You structure your work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines consistently. You plan ahead to ensure analytical and reporting tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Initiative
You take ownership of your work, identify risks or opportunities early, and act on them proactively. You don’t wait for instructions when you see potential to improve processes, accuracy, or efficiency.

Integrity
You uphold the highest ethical standards, handling sensitive business and customer data with confidentiality and honesty. You act transparently, consistently, and in a way that builds trust and credibility.

Performing under pressure
You deliver accurate, high-quality work even under tight deadlines or challenging circumstances. You remain calm, objective, and solution-focused when facing obstacles or setbacks.

Situational awareness
You stay informed about operational, industry, and market developments that impact risk. You use this insight to anticipate change, adjust strategies, and support informed decision-making.

Results orientation
You are driven to achieve measurable outcomes and reduce risk exposure. You persevere through challenges, following through on actions until objectives are met and results are realised.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in risk analysis/data analytics or operations, ideally within car rental, automotive, or logistics environments.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling).

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills to provide clear insights and concise reporting.

Power BI (or similar data visualisation tools) experience (building reports/dashboards).

Exposure to fraud detection, credit risk, or operational risk management frameworks and controls.

A tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Analyzing rental patterns, customer profiles, and operational data to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring their effectiveness over time.
• Generating reports and dashboards to communicate insights, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support policy development, compliance initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Continuously refining risk assessment models and enhancing data analysis processes to strengthen organizational resilience.

Overview

Risk Analyst

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Type: Permanent | Banking & Risk

Strengthen controls. Safeguard performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional to play a key role in monitoring and managing risk within a dynamic banking environment. If you have a keen eye for operational, country, and business continuity risks — and want to build a culture of risk awareness and transparency — this role is your platform to add real value.

• Oversee Operational Risk, Country Risk, and Business Continuity Management.
• Implement and monitor risk strategies, tools, and controls.
• Support risk data aggregation and risk reporting frameworks (RDARR).
• Develop and update policies and procedures in line with regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with the Comprehensive Risk Management Committee, preparing materials and reports.
• Build strong engagement with first line departments to promote a culture of transparency.
• Prepare regulatory presentations and support liquidity and credit analysis when needed.
• Perform additional risk-related work as required.

• Degree in Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position within a commercial banking environment.
• Sound understanding of risk management in banking, with expertise in credit risk, operational risk, analytics, and KPIs.
• Familiarity with Basel III and regulator requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.
• Motivated, dynamic, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Robust risk monitoring, clear frameworks, and a proactive culture of risk management that supports the bank’s strategic objectives — all strengthened by your insight, oversight, and collaboration.

Overview

Risk Analyst

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Type: Permanent | Banking & Risk

Strengthen controls. Safeguard performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional to play a key role in monitoring and managing risk within a dynamic banking environment. If you have a keen eye for operational, country, and business continuity risks — and want to build a culture of risk awareness and transparency — this role is your platform to add real value.

You’ll support oversight of key risk areas, implement risk strategies, and enhance internal controls and risk reporting frameworks. You’ll actively engage with risk committees and first-line departments, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, Basel III standards, and best practice risk culture.

• Oversee Operational Risk, Country Risk, and Business Continuity Management.
• Implement and monitor risk strategies, tools, and controls.
• Support risk data aggregation and risk reporting frameworks (RDARR).
• Develop and update policies and procedures in line with regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with the Comprehensive Risk Management Committee, preparing materials and reports.
• Build strong engagement with first line departments to promote a culture of transparency.
• Prepare regulatory presentations and support liquidity and credit analysis when needed.
• Perform additional risk-related work as required.

• Degree in Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position within a commercial banking environment.
• Sound understanding of risk management in banking, with expertise in credit risk, operational risk, analytics, and KPIs.
• Familiarity with Basel III and regulator requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.
• Motivated, dynamic, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Robust risk monitoring, clear frameworks, and a proactive culture of risk management that supports the bank’s strategic objectives — all strengthened by your insight, oversight, and collaboration.

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75‑year heritage. Through our talented people we use expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

To monitor and analyse all the risk exposures that pose a threat to Sasol’s internal and external operating environment to enable risk mitigation and maintain business continuity. Coordinate with the ERM & CA team to produce risk management policies, risk framework and practice notes. Provide risk assessment and reporting support to Risk Business Partners. Enable effective Enablon system adoption across all OME’s. Contribute to risk modelling and governance processes.

• Conduct risk data scanning, analysis, interpretation and provide risk responses recommendations.
• Provide ongoing risk support, risk analysis and business intelligence activities related to key developments in the internal and external business environment.
• Support the Snr Manager Enablement, Governance and Capabilities in developing risk management deliverables needed for the annual Group Executive Committee and Board risk work plan and functional game plan.
• Contribute to the compilation and preparation of the Group risk reports for the Group Executive Committee, Board and relevant Sub‑Committees.
• Maintain and enhance PowerBI reports for ERM & CA function.
• Administer and maintain governance over the central SharePoint and Teams risk repositories for risk related reports, working documents and Group top risks.
• Contribute to the process of analysing and evaluating Sasol Group’s risk appetite and risk tolerance.
• Analyse new legislations to determine the impact on risk exposure.
• Monitor and report material changes in regulation, compliance, growth, investor relations, and media news that affect Sasol group’s landscape.
• Support Risk Business Partners and OME’s by assisting with ERM Risk Assessments and risk reporting.
• Compile Enablon User permissions and masterdata, provide presentations, training material and facilitate training sessions to OME’s to enable successful system adoption.
• Actively participate in the Risk Modelling process.
• Compile and update ERM & CA training material.
• Continuously improve the ERM & CA landscape through innovative ideas and actions. Support ERM & CA team in accomplishing Game Plan activities in specified timeframes.

University Degree/BTech in Finance (preferably Risk Management), Engineering.

Experience: 6+ relevant years.

• Collaborates
• Process Risk Analysis
• Communicates Effectively
• Resourcefulness
• Manages Complexity
• Self‑development
• Risk Report Writing
• Risk Management
• Risk Modelling
• Compliance Management

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once‑more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

Job description:

To do accurate and independent analysis in relation to risk items, including operational incidents, and then present findings to the relevant risk manager. Will also be required to evaluate and then enhance / automate current analysis and reporting for PSG group as a whole and improve our risk management system.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and manage risk analysis and assessments, both financial and operational, against set parameters
• Collate and draft appropriate risk reports and provide effective feedback
• Ensure operational incidents are appropriately documented and managed
• Assist in maintaining and improving risk dashboard
• Assist in establishing internal protocols and effective risk management communication to improve risk management culture and awareness within business
• Monitor risk tolerance levels and provide solutions for improvements
• Collate and interpret risk assessment results
• Ensure risk or weaknesses identified are escalated
• Building relationships with business

Minimum requirements:

• CA (SA), or
• Bachelor's degree (Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics/ related qualifications)
• Financial services, Platform, Securities, Investment, IT and Risk experience advantageous
• Programming abilities advantageous
• Specialist knowledge on regulatory matters advantageous
• Risk management qualification and experience advantageous

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem identification and solution skills
• Integrity is non-negotiable
• Has the ability to assimilate and apply relevant business principles
• General IT knowledge and skills

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Our client within the fintech space is seeking someone who will be responsible for the financial performance of all funding providers while meeting the financial return targets of different funding providers (banks, funds, DFIs). You will also co-own the targets and outcomes and report directly to the Asset Management Lead.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the financial performance/financial return targets of all funding providers, co-owning targets and outcomes with the Asset Management Lead.
• Be accountable for allocation of microcredit assets across geographies, risk segments and product classes to generate targeted returns for the company and it's diverse funding partner group (funds, banks, DFIs and the company's own capital).
• Manage funder specific e-wallet positions to ensure sufficient liquidity given targeted lending levels.
• Have close interaction with the Treasury team to facilitate cross country capital movements to ensure the optimal use of funds across all geographies.
• Forecast key portfolio metrics, including lending volume, performance and cash flow velocity.
• Advance risk and asset management capabilities in terms of systems and ability.
• Integrate across functions to ensure optimal delivery of revenue and customer acquisitions targets.

Skills and experience needed:

• 3+ years risk/analytical/commercial experience within fintech or financial services as a risk, treasury or portfolio analyst
• Exposure to risk management, consumer lending, banking, asset management or portfolio management/analysis.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with proven ability in Excel and exposure to SQL/Power BI (or equivalent tools) to drive data-led decision making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders, present recommendations, and ask the right questions
• Intellectually curious, growth-oriented, and motivated by the company's mission, with the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid financial product knowledge with strong understanding of credit lifecycle, portfolio metrics, and forecasting.
• Proven experience in asset, portfolio, and risk management, including both strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Advantageous:

• CFA/FRM or an equivalent certification
• Knowledge and application of credit scoring and risk management techniques across the entire credit life cycle on consumer portfolios.
• Experience in liquidity and treasury management, including an understanding the FTP concept

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Risk Management

• Identifies Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and tolerance levels, where appropriate in respect of major risks facing the bank through workshops and meetings with Risk Owners
• Records and maintains the risk register for Risk events and risk indicators, with an analysis and prioritise actions to mitigate associated risks.
• Ensures that Risk Management Programmes are maintained and up to date with current developments and trends within the industry and in keeping with Group policies and that they are appropriate for the bank.
• Develop and enhance the risk management framework, policies, and procedures specific to Islamic banking to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and analyse internal and external risk factors
• Assist to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management and Islamic banking principles.
• Implement risk management tools and systems to facilitate risk identification, measurement, and reporting.
• Specific focus on credit, capital, liquidity, and operational risk management. Other risk areas must be also considered especially in terms of its impact on the Bank.
• To use robotics and artificial intelligence where possible to improve risk reporting.

Bank's Annual Risk Functional Plan:

• Assist to develop objectives for the plan
• Completing risk monitoring and reporting and ensuring clarification of risk measurement based on impact and probability are recorded appropriately.
• Escalating risk matters requiring attention and making appropriate recommendation to mitigate risks, where appropriate to the risk manager
• Implement the annual functional plan for the risk management department, aligning objectives with the organization's strategic goals.
• Assisting in setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management initiatives.

Regulatory:

• Identify and comply with regulatory requirements pertaining specifically to risk management such as the implementation and continuous embedment of Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting (RDARR).
• Maintain an updated ICAAP that considers the major risks facing the Bank and capital required to manage.
• Identify any other regulatory requirements that may require risk management assistance such as Recovery Plan, Cyber resilience, Business Continuity etc.
• Assist to Implement ABG recommendations on credit, liquidity, and other risk areas where necessary.

Strategy:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's risk appetite and risk tolerance framework.
- Assist with managing and reporting of the Banks development and implementation of the Strategic plan.

Internal Controls and Insurance:
- Assist to ensure the maintenance of robust internal control mechanisms to mitigate risks and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to assess insurance needs, ensuring adequate coverage for identified risks.

Administration
- Complies with departmental policies and procedure manuals in line with Banks Act and Regulations, Board directives and best business practice.
- Evaluates policies and procedures including methodologies, measurement, and reporting on an ongoing basis and amendments effectively implemented across the organisation.
- Assist to report departmental progress monthly to EXCO, quarterly to Risk and Capital Management Committee of the Board
- Assist to monitor Functional Plans as approved and ensures that it is adhered to, completed and remains within the department's budget.
- Monitoring of department budget and reporting to EXCO and investigates monthly variances
- The development and maintenance of risk management policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with the organization's objectives.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement risk management initiatives

Internal and External Communication

• Daily, weekly, and yearly planning meetings with the Risk Manager to identify any key events that require attention.
• Distributes Risk reports to Chairman of Risk and Capital Management Committee and line Executive.
• Communicates feedback regarding impacts and probability of significant risks to the risk manager and pro-actively manage risks requiring urgent attention.
• Communicating with external consultants, auditors, and other industry role players (SABRIC, SAFPS, BASA, etc)
• Attending meetings hosted by SARB, BASA, SABRIC, SAFPS,BASA etc

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of Risk Management Techniques pertaining to Liquidity, Capital, Operational and Credit risk management
• Best practice standards on Risk Management

• Microsoft Office including Power Bi

• Banking policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• A B. Com degree or Relevant Qualifications in Risk Management or equivalent will be required to meet the requirements of the role at the highest level of competence
• A newly qualified Chartered Accountant would be advantageous

Experience:

• A minimum 3 years of Auditing and /or Banking experience

Albaraka Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

We're hiring a Risk Analyst to assess supplier reliability, pricing volatility, and delivery risks for bids.

Requirements:

BSc in InfoSec, Risk Mgmt, or IT

CRISC, CISA, or CISSP preferred

5+ years in ICT risk analysis and audit

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 weeks

Apply by: 02 September 2025

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 1-3 weeks

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• ICT risk and audit: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Application Deadline: 2025/09/02

About the Role

We are looking for a Risk Analysis Specialist to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the company's Growth Phase Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks linked to proposed initiatives.
• Develop mitigation frameworks and integrate risk management into the Growth Phase Plan.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and banking legislation.
• Support stakeholder workshops with risk-focused insights.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in risk management or analysis, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with risk registers, probability–impact matrices, and mitigation strategies.
• Degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related field.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R10 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

Application Deadline: 2025/08/31