Consultant Governance & Control Risk Specialist - Johannesburg at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To ensure that all Relationship Banking business activities and duties within a designated portfolio are carried out in full compliance with: regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and applicable internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards as First Line of Defence (1LOD)

Job Description

Operational Risk Management Framework Implementation, Execution and Embedment and other relevant ERMF risk types

• To take responsibility for the first line of defence for the business unit. Ensure risk Frameworks are implemented and embedded.  Ensure the portfolio has the necessary frameworks, processes, initiatives and mitigation plans in place to maintain a sound Risk profile, including:
• Assess, and report on forward-looking exposure to Operational Risk (Consider all framework elements, strategic planning, business expansions/contractions and other major change programmes, including new products).
• Plan and coordinate with the leadership team to drive the execution of Operational Risk deliverables and plans for the portfolio, ensuring that these are aligned to the central Operational Risk calendar and timelines.
• To evaluate key risk metrics, indicators and trends for the portfolio to ensure business maintains an acceptable risk profile which is in line with ERMF
• Assess the relevance and performance of the Operational Risk and other indicators and thresholds for the portfolio
• Coordinate and conduct the assessment of Sub Risk Types affecting the business and include available CR SMEs to ensure appropriate assessments are conducted for the business unit. Where necessary leverage of existing RB processes to assess the relevant risk types. 
• Report key drivers of risk for the ratings of major risk types, CE and MCA assessments.
• Compile the Risk profile of the business unit with business unit leadership, including emerging risks, to ensure ‘no surprises’. (Do not duplicate oversight conducted by other second line of defence functions).
• Partner with the second line (2LOD) of defence team to align on issue/action documentation, tracking, escalation and remediation and other OR Framework elements like CPA’s etc.
• Drive and coordinate CPA implementation and refresh where necessary as required by the CPA standard.
• Conduct deep dive for material risks, including the review, challenge, and tracking/escalation of findings within the business unit and partner with second line of defence where necessary.
• Accountability:  ERMF & Operational Risk Framework Policy Guidance and Training
• Provide clear direction to the business units regarding the Business Risk requirements and key focus areas at portfolio level as the first line of defence, but also to integrate these with the Second line of defence plans and risk frameworks
• Provide relevant coaching, guidance and training to the business leadership and colleagues on the implementation and maintenance of the Operational Risk framework components. (Including CPA’s, KRIs, Risk Events etc.)
• Keep up to date with the Operational Risk framework, policies, standards, procedures and relevant legislation/regulations, and support business to integrate these into their plans.

Education and Experience Required

• B-degree in (Accounting/Auditing/Risk) (NQF level 6) Degree or relevant B Tech 3+ years’ experience in Audit/Risk /Assurance environment. Risk management/audit/Assurance experience will be an add advantage

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)

• Audit experience  Risk management experience Operational process design and assessment skills Facilitation and interview skills  Report writing skills Knowledge of banking legislation and other regulator

Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

• Deciding and initiating action  Learning and researching Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking Relating and networking Adapting and responding to change Persuading and influencing Creating and innovating Control Environment  Technical knowledge  Leadership skills

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)