Job Description

To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies.

• 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 of people that make it happen.

  As part of our team at FNB, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

• Are you someone who can:

• Set the strategy and create the enabling environment for active risk mitigation within the Business Unit
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development
• Manage team performance in achievement of business objectives
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy, and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation

• You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum Qualification: Honours degree or any postgraduate studies with Relevant certification/Degree in Information Technology, Auditing, Business Management/Operations, and/or Risk Management.
• Preferred Qualification: Certification in any of the following: CA(SA), CIA, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRM Prac, CRM Prof will be ideal but not mandatory  
• At least 5+ years’ relevant experience in a risk management function, preferably in a financial institution 
• 3+ years IT Risk Management
• Financial Services experience, FICA experience Technology and Fintech experience will be ideal but not mandatory  
• Additional Knowledge - South African Banking regulations and Banking standards NCA, FICA, FAIS and TCF
• Basel II
• Risk and Control Identification and Assessment
• Risk tools
• Creating reports
• Develop risk control monitoring plan

• We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're 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
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Think outside the box – have the ability to not be limited by your surroundings, problem solving is one of the key features that drive you.

• You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

• Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

  All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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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.

18/09/25