Senior Risk Analyst
REF: KK555
Market Related Salary
V&A Waterfront, Western Cape
The successful candidate will be part of a highly driven and collaborative team promoting a sound risk culture within the business enabling and supporting the Group in achieving the strategic and operational objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Facilitating the risk processes (risk assessment, identification, management, reporting & optimisation) across the business including IT risk analysis, to identify and assess the risk to IT and applications
Identifying practical solutions to mitigate key risks and addressing control and process weaknesses identified
Understanding the risks and issues facing the business and the state of the control environment
Making recommendations for control improvements on the systems and procedures being reviewed and reporting on these findings, exposures and recommendations
Investigating risk incidents which include root cause analysis, rectification assessment, propose and test the design adequacy of control improvements
Performing risk assessments as part of various business projects and initiatives
Providing expert advice and consultancy with respect to risk management practices and concerns
Assisting in the education of staff/promoting risk awareness throughout the Group
Researching and staying abreast of worldwide best practice and regulations
Working closely with the Internal Audit and Compliance Functions to provide a combined assurance assessment of the risk management within the company
REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Honours degree in Commerce, Information Systems, or Risk Management
A CA (SA) or similar qualification will be advantageous
8-10 years related experience (enterprise-wide risk management) at an Asset Manager or Financial Services provider is preferred
Strong analytical, investigative problem solving and assessment skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding report-writing skills and presentation skills