Junior Risk Analyst

Responsibilities:

Partner with other Business Units to provide regulatory advice and guidance on quality assurance.

Facilitate the escalation of risk and control issues requiring visibility by providing a cohesive and comprehensive view of assurance across the risk environment.

Providing an opportunity to identify gaps in assurance needs that are vital to the organisation, and to plug them (including using internal audit and compliance) in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

Support the delivery of the annual integrated assurance plan.

Ensure effective management and oversight of issues and actions.

Skills:

A sound knowledge of the financial / retail banking industry, the mechanics of its operation and its trends. Familiarity with banking specific and other relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Banks Act, Basel, TCF, POPI) is useful

Legal background will be advantageous

Audit experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Solid understanding of risk management methodologies

Identify, analyse and address risks appropriately in order to move the business forward

Quantitative skills to work with complex data