Johannesburg: Risk Officer (JHB Hybrid) posted by Datafin
Posted on 2025-07-31 00:00:00
| Employer | Datafin |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
- Ongoing management and improvement of the Risk Management framework for the organisation.
- Management of the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the current business and specifically the Technology and Data division.
- Oversee and implement appropriate risk control actions.
- Monitor, evaluate and challenge the organisations success in managing operational risks.
- Management of the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the new or proposed products and services.
- Ensure appropriate risk reporting, internally and externally.
- Drive and implement new regulatory requirements pertains to technology and data developments in collaboration with the Head of Compliance.
- In collaboration with the Head of Risk, develop, implement and maintain the Operational Resilience Framework.
- In collaboration with the Head of Risk Management, be responsible for coordinating to the business resilience planning initiatives, including business continuity management, collaborating with other Risk Officers and their respective areas.
- Assist with the facilitation of outsourced internal audit function.
- Define impact tolerances and coordinate regular testing and scenario exercises to assess resilience capabilities.
- Management of select staff within the Risk Management function as and when required.
- Oversee Information Security Management activities and reporting.
- Uncover and assess strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Formulate proactive action plans to mitigate risk factors.
- Conduct risk evaluations to improve past Risk Management approaches.
- Oversee documentation, revision, and dissemination of company policies, ensuring staff comprehension and risk mitigation.
- Update and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) alongside the Information Security Officer where relevant for operational risk.
- Alongside the Head of Risk, strategically manage the organisational Risk Management framework to drive proactive measures and sustain a downward trajectory of risk exposure.
- Stay abreast of cutting-edge methodologies and industry benchmarks in Risk Management.
- Ongoing relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to develop new improved processes and to facilitate discussions with external stakeholders.
- Deliver effective and consistent service and support to clients within specified service level agreements.
- Enable business communications between business areas.
- Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
- Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, peers and stakeholders.
- Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
- Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
- Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
- Responsibly managing financial and other company resources under your control.
- Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Relevant Degree.
- A professional qualification from the Institute of Risk Management or another relevant profession (e.g. Internal Audit, Accountancy, Law) will be advantageous.
- 5-8 Years of experience in Operational Risk Management, preferably in a regulated entity.
- Knowledge of the FMA and the CSD operating environment and legal framework.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks.
- Experience with Risk Management systems/tools.
- Knowledge of Information Technology and Communication risks.
- Experience with Business Continuity and Incident Management is required, and operational resilience.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively and independently to deliver precise and accurate work.
- Take ownership for driving personal career development.
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