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Africa: Group Director of Operational Risk posted by Network International

Africa: Group Director of Operational Risk posted by Network International

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Job Summary

Are you a seasoned Operational Risk leader ready to make an impact across the African continent? A prestigious Pan-African bank is seeking a Group Director of Operational Risk to champion the execution of its Operational Risk Framework and strengthen risk governance across multiple regions.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and embed the Group Operational Risk Framework across the bank, focusing on scenario analysis, capital assessment, and MI reporting.
  • Act as a trusted second line of defense, driving risk identification, control assessments, and operational risk awareness.
  • Oversee risk event reporting, product risk assessments, key risk indicators, and risk training across all business lines.
  • Provide strong risk-based decision-making support to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage business continuity planning, outsourcing risk, and regulatory inspections.
  • Drive change and transformation in operational risk and build a robust risk culture aligned with international standards.

 
Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Operational Risk Management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Must come from a strong banking background – experience in financial services is non-negotiable.
  • Proven experience in managing risk governance, regulatory engagement, and internal/external audit processes.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic risk oversight experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge in capital assessment methodologies, risk reporting, and analytics.

 
Qualifications:

  • University degree (Risk, Finance, Business, or a related field).
  • Operational risk certifications will be an added advantage.

 
 How to Apply:
 
If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume DIRECTLY to: *****@*****.co.za
 
For more finance jobs, please visit our website: www.********.co.za
If there is no reply within two weeks, please assume that your application for the vacancy was unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity!

Click Go Apply to apply online!


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Africa: Group Director of Operational Risk posted by Network International

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Job Summary

Are you a seasoned Operational Risk leader ready to make an impact across the African continent? A prestigious Pan-African bank is seeking a Group Director of Operational Risk to champion the execution of its Operational Risk Framework and strengthen risk governance across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Act as a trusted second line of defense, driving risk identification, control assessments, and operational risk awareness.
  • Oversee risk event reporting, product risk assessments, key risk indicators, and risk training across all business lines.
  • Provide strong risk-based decision-making support to senior stakeholders.
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