Risk Analyst | Risk (8227) at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate the risk processes (risk assessment, identification, management, reporting & optimization) across the business including IT risk analysis, to identify and assess the risk to IT and applications.
• Engage with the business in identifying practical solutions to mitigate key risks and address control and process weaknesses identified.
• Remain close to business, engaging regularly and deeply understanding the risks and issues facing the business and the state of the control environment.
• Make pragmatic recommendations for control improvements on the systems and procedures being reviewed and reporting on these findings, open exposures, and recommendations after discussing with management.
• Investigate risk incidents which include root cause analysis, rectification assessment, propose and test the design adequacy of control improvements. 
• Perform risk assessments as part of various business projects and initiatives.
• Provides expert advice and consultancy with respect to risk management practices and concerns.
• Assist in the education of staff/promoting risk awareness throughout the Group.
• Researches and stays abreast of worldwide best practice and regulations.
• Work closely with the Internal Audit and Compliance Functions to provide a combined assurance assessment of the risk management within the firm.

Competencies

• Passionate, proactive, and driven.
• Attention to detail.
• Ambitious and avid learner.
• Ability to work efficiently without close supervision.
• Team player.
• Adaptable and resilient.

Skills

• Strong analytical, investigative problem solving and assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Outstanding report-writing skills and presentation skills.

Education

• Relevant Honours degree in Commerce, Information Systems, or Risk Management.
• A CA or similar qualification will be advantageous. 
• 8-10 years related experience (enterprise-wide risk management) at an asset manager or financial services provider is preferred.