Job Description

To coordinate and be accountable for the end-to-end process of Basel Pillar 3 disclosure, facilitating the risk input into internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP), overseeing the Analysing Banking Risk training, supporting the Group Risk management framework, and other group reporting responsibilities

Hello future Group Risk Reporting and Enablement Manager

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can do:

• Coordinate Basel Pillar 3 disclosures for external publication by engaging with risk owners, senior management, and investor relations to meet regulatory requirements.
• Review the submissions received for the Pillar 3 disclosure for accuracy and completeness against Basel requirements.
• Deliver high-quality quarterly risk disclosures for publication on the FirstRand website.
• Coordinate risk input into the internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP) document by engaging with risk owners and senior management.
• Contribute to other risk reporting requirements, capital processes, and rating agency requests.
• Engage with the Prudential Authority (PA) on Basel reporting, ICAAP requests, and other regulatory matters.
• Monitor and assess new Basel and PA risk disclosure requirements to improve FirstRand’s reporting process.
• Drive digitisation of the Pillar 3 and ICAAP reporting processes to support the group risk digitisation strategy.
• Implement BCBS239 principles in Pillar 3 process.
• Oversee the coordination of the Analyzing Banking Risk training to participants across the group.
• Identify group-wide risk training needs and support the development and delivery of these courses.
• Ensure e-modules, supporting materials, and assessments remain current, relevant, and efficiently delivered through the group’s Learning and Development channels.
• Support the review and update of the group risk management framework, including its presentation to RCC and ensuring that the framework remains relevant with developments in risk management in the group and in the financial services industry.
• Engage with risk stakeholders across the group on new developments, review, and embedment of the group risk framework.
• Support the financial and portfolio risk team in coordinating reporting and governance requirements for relevant committees.

Education/Qualifications

• CA(SA) – with at least 3–5-year post articles experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups to ensure timely delivery.
• Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment.
• Ability to apply sound judgement in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

 

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.

25/06/26