Operational Risk Analyst
FirstRand
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Job Description
Risk and Compliance Department is responsible for the end-to-end management and oversight of all categories of risk and governance in RMB Nigeria. The risk function within the entity is not only an oversight function but is expected to get involved in the day-to-day functional reporting and management processes insofar as there are no conflicts of interest. This creates the opportunity for broad based integration into the business. Re s ponsibilities:
The successful candidate will primarily be focused on pr o viding operational support to the ORM in ensuring t he overall operational risk objectives are met. This will include :
KRI s
Monitor entity-wide compliance in terms of capture and approvals by due dates and escalate gaps appropriately to the ORM
Monitor and ensure all KRI breaches have requisite action plans in place.
Support the ORM with organizing KRI setting or review sessions with businesses.
PR C IA
Support the ORM with organizing PRICA setting or review sessions with businesses
Monitor PRICA review calendar and prompt both the ORM and Businesses for reviews coming due reporting.
Prepare operational risk reports as may be assigned by the ORM or CRO
Ensure items that needed to be loaded on open pages such as loss events and PRCIA are promptly updated.
Other s
Take on assignments as directed by the ORM or C R O
Participate in governance meetings for OpRisk
Log all operational risk i ncidents on OpenPa g es
Ensure all OpRisk event logs are reviewed and approved with i n stipulated t i meframes
Provide general administrat i ve support in all OpRisk dep a rtmental activities
Qualifications and Experien c e:
Candida t es should have a re l ev a nt graduate degree and a t least 2- 5 years of work experience preferably having worked as a n entry-level pro f essional in inves t ment bankin g , accountin g , audit, management consult i ng, or related fields, and who is interes t ed in working in a small t eam envir o nment with a high degree of client contact.
Experience i n MS-Excel fina n cial modeling, i ncludin g detailed income sta t ement forecasting and scenario analysis, capital structure modeling and M&A modeling.
Competencies:
Personal
Analysis and Attention to Detail
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem Solving
Self-motivated to take on multiple tasks
Business
Business Acumen
Organisational Awareness
Anticipating and Managing Change
Presentation and Facilitation
Functional
Understanding of Operational Risk Management
Team player
Strong attention to details
Human Relations Profile
Strong Character & integrity are paramount.
Self-confidence, with a pleasant personality
Well organized/good time management capabilities/disciplined/detail oriented
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and ability to operate in a fast-growing environment
Flexible when necessary and ability to work effectively under pressure
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Important Closing Date Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
02/10/26
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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