Risk Manager – First National Bank Namibia

Risk Management
Windhoek
January 22, 2025
Full Time Contract

Job Description


To align, support and implement the functional risk practices in line with the FirstRand risk framework and business requirements to minimize risk exposures and optimize business performance.

Hello Future Risk Manager

Welcome to FNB Namibia, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To align, support and implement the functional risk practices in line with the FirstRand risk framework and business requirements to minimize risk exposures and optimize business performance.

Are You Someone Who Can

  • Implement the operational risk programme and practices with agreed budgets and cost parameters.
  • Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop a service culture which build rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members.
  • Monitor changes in laws, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices, drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions.
  • Develop materials and documentation including minimum standards, templates, guidelines, FAQ’s and processes and driving the appropriate application.
  • Develop and maintain a network of experts to ensure communication of solutions, benefits, risks and innovations in area of specialization.
  • Influence and drive compliance with governance in terms of legislative and policy requirements.
  • Align, support and implement the operational risk practices and develop processes and tools in line with the FirstRand risk framework and business requirements.
  • Analyse, report and provide input into decisions regarding risk mitigation strategies within the risk portfolio.
  • Advise on and provide support to stakeholders in relation to the execution of the practice relevant processes and tools.
  • Manage own development to increase own competencies.
  • Drive capability development in relevant stakeholders in your area of specialization.

You will be an ideal candidate if you meet the below requirements:

  • Minimum qualification: Relevant Commercial or Law Degree, a post graduate degree in Commerce or Law as an added advantage.
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years in a Risk environment of which 1-2 years ideally at a middle management level.
  • Financial services sector experience will be an added advantage.

You Will Have Access To

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate.
  • Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are someone who:

  • Always does the right thing – Fights for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
  • Stays curious – Believes in insight, creativity and its power to unlock value
  • Is deeply invested – Takes initiative and is a leader in one’s own right
  • Values our differences – Is inclusive, gracious, decent and humble
  • Builds trust, not territory – Creates a culture of sharing
  • Has courage – Speaks one’s mind and encourages others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Closing Date: 28 January 2025

  • All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal. To access the portal click on the link below.

https://www.firstrandjobs.mobi/

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

02/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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