Non-Financial Risk Manager

About the role

Standard Bank Group is looking for a Non-Financial Risk Manager in Johannesburg. The role leads the development of the Group Non-Financial Risk framework and policies through technology, tools and data, working with NFR portfolio heads and risk type heads across the group.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Group Non-Financial Risk framework and policies through technology, tools and data, in partnership with NFR portfolio heads and risk type heads.
• Act as subject matter expert and specialist, giving guidance on the NFR framework and its adoption and applicability.
• Act as the interface for NFR, driving non-financial risk management and liaising with NFR teams on risk threats and controls in business strategy for all business units, segments and channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including management, internal and external audit, non-executives, regulators and peers in local and international banks.

Required profile

• First degree in Business Commerce or Risk Management; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 3-4 years of practical operational risk experience, including familiarity with the Standard Bank Group Non-Financial Risk Framework and Policy or similar standards such as the Basel Sound Principles of Operational Risk Management.
• 5-7 years of practical knowledge of risk, control frameworks, assurance and applications in financial services, fully conversant with risk appetite, risk response and process improvement.
• Understanding of both non-financial risk and financial reporting risk characteristics.

Required skills

• Risk identification, risk measurement and risk reporting
• Economic capital management and evaluating risk management effectiveness
• Risk response strategy and risk/reward thinking
• Behavioural competencies: articulating information, challenging ideas, convincing people, directing people, embracing change, examining information, exploring possibilities, generating ideas, making decisions, providing insights, resolving conflict and upholding standards