Specialist, Risk Assurance, Non-Financial Risk, South Africa

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

We are seeking a Specialist Risk Assurance, Non-Financial Risk to provide independent oversight, challenge, and assurance across the organisation's non-financial risk landscape. The successful candidate will support the implementation and maintenance of risk management frameworks, ensuring that the Non-Financial Risk are effectively identified, assessed monitored and managed, 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and assurance on the effectiveness of non-financial risk management practices across the business.
  • Review and challenge risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation plans.
  • Monitor key risk indicators and identify emerging risk trends.
  • Support the implementation and embedding of risk management frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Investigate risk incidents, control failures, and operational loss events to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
  • Facilitate risk reporting to management committees and governance forums.
  • Track and monitor risk actions to ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
  • Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and assurance activities.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and promote a strong risk culture.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and best practice risk management principles.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Risk Management, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Auditing, Law, or a related field.

Experience Required
Operational Risk Management
Risk & Corporate Affairs

5 -7 years

  • Relevant professional certification (e.g., IRMSA, CRISC, CIA, CISA, FRM, PRM) will be advantageous.
  • Experience in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, Assurance, or a related discipline.
  • Sound understanding of non-financial risk management frameworks and governance practices.
  • Experience within banking, financial services, or a highly regulated environment will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Conveying Self-Confidence
  • Documenting Facts
  • Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

  • Audit Report Writing
  • Business Acumen (Audit)
  • Computer Aided Audit Techniques
  • Execute Audit Delivery
  • Internal Auditing
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