Analyst PTS Risk Governance, Risk & Control at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• The Specialist PTS Governance, Risk and Control role is to partner with the business as first line of defence to ensure the embedment of risk management governance frameworks into business processes within Post Trade Services.

Job Description

Overall Purpose of the role

• To execute on the integrated and enterprise-wide risk framework across AGL CIB, a single-minded approach to risks and controls is essential in ensuring that there is uniformity and alignment within AGL.  The Specialist PTS Governance, Risk and Control role is to partner with the business as first line of defence to ensure the embedment of risk management governance frameworks into business processes within Post Trade Services.

Education and Experience Required

• Financial/Risk Management Degree
• In-depth knowledge of risk frameworks
• Minimum of 3-5 years detailed business risk officer knowledge and experience aligned to Banking, Corporate, Treasury and Markets (i.e., Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), Key Indicators, Risk Events, Assurance, Governance, Issues Management and Risk reporting).
• Post trade services / Operations product and process knowledge would be a benefit.
• Knowledge and understanding of the current regulatory environment that CIB operates in.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Networking skills.
• Analytical, numerical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to understand broader business issues.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with senior colleagues

Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent work ethic and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and to take ownership of projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate simply and effectively and work well in a team.
• Ability to share ideas, listen and take on board other’s ideas.
• Willingness and desire to learn and grow.
• Time management skills and the ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)