Job title : Risk Manager - SandtonJob Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : January 30, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge 1-3 years of experience in financial services. 1-3 years of experience in risk management or auditing (internal/external). Familiarity with the financial services and insurance industry, including relevant regulations and laws. Understanding of IFRS, the Companies Act, and risk management principles. Degree in Risk Management, CA(SA), CFA, or a related field. Responsibilities and Work Outputs Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to foster a risk-aware culture. Support department heads in growing their areas by providing risk guidance and ensuring compliance. Keep internal stakeholders informed about the risk profile and escalate important issues. Lead by example in fostering a culture of strong relationships, feedback, and excellent client service. Adapt to changing client needs and improve business processes based on feedback. Drive efficiency improvements, such as automation. Work closely with risk owners to manage and optimize risk processes from identification to reporting. Collaborate with the business to identify and mitigate key risks. Produce Risk reports highlighting areas of concern, opportunities and anything requiring further investigation for tabling at management and governance forums. Partner with the business to create proactive risk management plans. Regularly assess and monitor risks through interviews and self-assessments. Continuously monitor the department's overall risk profile for a combined assurance view. Ensure the audit plan aligns with identified risks. Participate in internal group forums to ensure business is kept abreast of relevant risk events and initiatives, take note of key action points and follow-through to ensure execution. Identify and track internal and external risk trends. Access and prioritize relevant information from various sources to understand the broader risk environment. Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to improve risk reporting and understanding. Coordinate combined assurance plans and monitor their execution. Contribute to the development and review of key risk management policies and frameworks. Manage the error process in the assigned department according to the defined framework. Ensure audit findings are closed out in the internal tracking system. Coordinate due diligence reviews of third-party relationships as needed. Focus on overseeing third-party service providers and their relationships. Provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of portfolio risks and activities. Client Service Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Meet service agreements to manage client expectations. Suggest ways to improve client service and fair treatment. People Contribute to a culture that fosters strong relationships, open feedback, and excellent client service. Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Support and actively participate in change initiatives. Keep improving your professional, industry, and legal knowledge. Help drive innovation by developing, sharing, and applying new ideas. Take charge of your career growth. Accounting / Financial Services jobs