Risk Head

Risk Head page is loaded Risk Headlocations: Johannesburgposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 30, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: R48294# Job Description To manage risk in a high complex environment through development of risk management strategy aligned to segment and group strategy for area of accountability and ensure implementation thereof; manage a team to deliver on strategy and to drive platform thinking and enabling or embedding risk capabilities to support mitigation of riskEnterprise & Segment Risk Leadership Implement and enhance the Commercial risk framework. Ensure consistent integrated risk methodology application across the business. Provide leadership on strategic financial and non-financial risks.Strategic Risk & Business Partnering Implement risk strategy into the respective businesses to ensure that there is partnering with business to manage the risk profile Challenge assumptions and highlight risk return trade-offsRisk Appetite & Risk Profile Oversight Own and monitor the risk profile for the respective businesses. Ensure alignment with Group and Segment risk appetite. Escalate breaches and emerging risks.Governance & Reporting Prepare monthly and quarterly risk reports to the respective business Exco's and governance forums in Commercia Segment Deliver clear, forward-looking insights and reporting.Oversight of Risk Disciplines Lead and integrate specialist risk teams Ensure that there is coordinated coverage across all risk types.Risk Culture & Capability Building Strengthen proactive risk and people culture. Develop senior risk talent and succession pipelines.Key Stakeholders Commercial CEO & Exco's, Segment CRO Risk Heads, Group Risk, BU Heads, Specialist Risk Functions, Internal Audit & Regulators. Success Measures Quality of Exco-level risk insights. Effective risk appetite management. Strong risk culture. Proactive emerging risk management. Alignment of risk outcomes to Commercial strategy. Experience & Qualifications: A Postgraduate degree in a relevant field Minimum 10 years' experience in risk management roles 3+ years' experience in senior leadership within financial services Strong expertise in ERM, risk appetite, capital and regulatory framework Solid understanding of investment and partnership funding Proven Exco level engagement and multidisciplinary team leadership. 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. 30/04/26All 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 .