Executive Associate (Risk)

Introduction

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that empowers and shapes the future of our Risk Management function?

At Capitec, we are seeking the right candidate for the position of Executive Associate to our Groups Risk Management Executive. Here's how you can contribute to our mission

Responsibilities and Performance Expectations

Business Unit / Divisional Strategic Support:

• Conduct thorough internal and external research to provide valuable insights for crafting our Risk Management strategy.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and draft insightful proposals based on research findings to guide our strategic decisions.
• Bring clarity to our strategy and ensure that senior management has a clear line of sight to our objectives, fostering alignment and a shared vision across departments.

Executive Support:

• Elevate and maintain the profile of our Executive and BU/Division both internally and externally through various means, including social media, keynote speaking, and conference attendance.
• Attend executive-level meetings and ensure that appropriate actions are taken on findings.
• Develop Executive presentations and related materials as required.

Business Planning, Integration, and Optimization:

• Take responsibility for integrating our strategic initiatives and projects across the Business Unit/Division.
• Collaborate closely with the key stakeholders to develop a cohesive and integrated divisional delivery plan.
• Lead the coordination of our business planning and budgeting reviews, workshops, and leadership sessions, aligning our senior team with our strategic goals.
• Apply a strategic lens to identify areas of efficiency and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement solutions and optimize our processes.
• Work closely with our Finance Business Partner to support budgeting and headcount management.
• Manage reporting requirements on behalf of our Executive.

Business Unit / Divisional Senior Team Alignment

• Be the key point of contact and address issues on behalf of our Executive.
• Keep our management team focused and aligned with our strategic objectives.
• Provide crucial support to our teams in planning and successfully delivering their business plans.
• Oversee and hold senior management accountable for strategic focus and levers.
• Ensure seamless alignment of projects or initiatives spanning across functions.
• Establish agendas and complete minutes for Risk Management

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 8+ years of experience across various functional practices, preferably within risk management with at least 5 years in a middle management role.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management discipline
• Proven expertise in using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives.
• A successful track record of leading, planning, and managing projects or initiatives within a large organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business cases and innovative ideas.
• Strong skills in building and managing business partnerships and relationships.
• Effective interaction, engagement, and knowledge transfer to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including executives.

Qualifications (Minimum):

• Bachelor's Degree - STEM, Finance, law or business-related majors are appropriate with majors related to Risk Management

We would expect that you have developed your ability to act strategically and tactically to achieve outstanding results. You would need to have a high organizational awareness and proven leadership skills to help you across Capitec. We are looking for an “energy-giver,” someone who is emotionally connected to the business to feel the pulse of the organization even before results are published.

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!