Position Summary:
To support the Global Markets Head of Non-Financial Risk Management in the effective and proactive management of Non-Financial Risk within the Global Markets South Africa Business Units (focusing on the Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Credit desks); and act as a trusted risk management partner that equips business with the tools to proactively identify and manage Non-Financial risks. This includes e.g. Conduct Risk; Financial Crime Risk; Compliance Risk; Legal Risk; Environmental Social and Governance Risk; People Risk; and Physical Asset, Safety and Security Risk. The role requires operation at both a tactical and strategic level in designing and implementing appropriate risk management support and advice to the Global Markets Business and supporting functions across the value chain. The role will focus on specific desks within Global Markets and a framework focus on certain Non-Financial Risks.
Required Education & Experience:
- Post Graduate Diploma Field of study: Risk Management.
- Honours Degree Field of study: Finance and Accounting.
- First Degree Field of study: Finance and Accounting.
- 5-7 Years experience in interpreting NFR frameworks, regulations and laws that apply to the business and to provide information to business on how to comply. SEASONED – Applies concepts without requiring supervision, able to provide technical guidance when required.
- Risk Management (FRM) certification / Internal Audit; Compliance or Data Analytics related qualifications
- 5-7 years experience in Operational Risk- Practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and application in financial services industry. Be fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts. Understand non-financial risk characteristics.