Risk Analyst

To provide oversight, challenge, and assurance across the organisation to ensure operational and third-party risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and reported in line with the Risk Management Framework and risk appetite. This position requires a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can respond quickly to emerging risks and evolving regulatory expectations. You will work closely with First Line stakeholders while maintaining independence, offering constructive challenge and practical solutions to strengthen the control environment.

Provide independent review and challenge of First Line control assessments, and risk profiles

Assess control design and operating effectiveness across key operational processes

Review and challenge risk acceptances, remediation plans, and control enhancements

Monitor emerging risks and thematic control weaknesses

Provide Second Line oversight of third-party/vendor risk management processes

Review due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring controls

Challenge risk assessments relating to outsourcing and critical suppliers

Monitor concentration risk and third-party performance issues

Provide oversight of exit planning and contingency arrangements for critical vendors

Oversee operational risk events and root cause analysis

Review loss data for completeness and thematic trends

Monitor remediation actions and validate closure evidence

Maintain and oversee risk appetite metrics and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

Escalate breaches of appetite and emerging material risks

Prepare high-quality reporting for senior management

Support regulatory reviews and internal audit interactions

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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.

13/03/26

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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