Risk Manager

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better. 

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow. 

About the role:

The Capitec Operational Risk department is looking for an experienced Risk Manager to actively influence and provide expert Risk Management oversight to relevant stakeholders where required. You will be required, as part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework implementation, provide 2nd line oversight over all aspects relating to Risk Management. You will also be exposed to many opportunities to develop your career. Passion, grit, energy, innovation, ambition - these are just some of the qualities you need to join us in becoming the best bank in the world!!

Key Performance Areas:

1.Initiate and implement strategy to mature the enterprise risk management (ERM) function

2.Ensure that risks are managed effectively and that material risks are reported to the RCMC

3.Provide expert risk management oversight and support

4.Risk Reporting and advocacy

What you will bring:

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law
• 10yrs+ risk management in a senior role overseeing a large organizational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank. Or
• As a risk specialist in a leadership role
  • Industry experience of at least 6 years with banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy
  • Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives
  • Experience of strategically leading, planning and managing risk initiatives across a large organisation
  • Alignment of metrics, reporting and tactical objectives with strategy
  • Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications
  • Regulatory liaison and engagements

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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!