Governance Specialist

Governance Specialist page is loaded Governance Specialistlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 3, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: R48249# Job Description To assist the Head of Governance, Ethics and Legal to manage bank compliance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and best practice corporate governance frameworks Identify potential financial risk that the annual business plan might bring about and ensure measures are taken to manage that risk against the financial expenditure budget Create, analyse and interpret budget Variance Reports to ensure financial planning and accruals are adjusted to accommodate changes in business operations Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness control costs for business area Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking and representation on related forums Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement Creates risk awareness and manages audit findings Participate in Group risk forums where required and cascades relevant information through team Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide of advice to relevant stakeholders Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends Provide thought leadership and expertise Ensure integrated view and reporting of relevant business information Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes Ensure reporting of identified inconsistencies or opportunism Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately Understand the competency and skills sets to be mastered to ensure personal and employee development and performance Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address own and employee development needs to facilitate improvement of self and team Ensure that each employee prepares a personal development plan that is implemented and reviewed as required Create an environment conducive to cross-functional skills transfer Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends Provide guidance, share knowledge and expertise and guide employees to find their own solutions Share constructive feedback that motivates others to grow 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. 03/04/26All 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.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .The FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. FCC's stakeholders are both external, such as regulators, shareholders, global developmental institutions and government; and internal, mainly the businesses that service the group's customers. These critical functions cover risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax amongst many others. They require deep specialist and technical skills and ultimately represent the custodianship of the FirstRand group's licence to operate.FCC employees develop a unique perspective of the group because nowhere else can you own or be part of a mandate that operates across the portfolio. This allows for both big picture thinking and operational learning. It is also a great place to drive collaboration and a place to have a significant impact.