Analyst Risk & Control – Trade and Working Capital

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Job Summary

Guide the Trade and Working Capital business in identifying current and emerging material operational risk exposures, flagging key risks, and evaluating controls. This includes issue management and remediation, considering internal processes, product, and process design (Proactive Risk Management).

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Risk and Control Management:

  • Coordinate and support the delivery of the Critical Process Assessment (CPA) programme.
  • Record risk events, establish root causes, and document lessons learned.
  • Drive sustainable remediation of control issues identified by assurance providers.
  • Deliver accurate and audience-appropriate control environment risk reports.
  • Support controls testing as part of the TXB & CIB Combined Assurance programme.
  • Manage and support key risk reviews through an inclusive governance framework.
  • Ensure timely provision of information required by auditors.

• Relationship Management:

  • Own key relationships within the business to ensure a shared understanding of the Risk and Control environment.
  • Present and communicate results to Senior Management.
  • Attend business risk forums and provide proactive advice on emerging risks.

• Subject Matter Expertise:

  • Demonstrate in-depth subject matter expertise within Trade and Working Capital Product and Risk Management.

Role/Person Specification:

• Preferred Education:

  • B Com Degree

• Preferred Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of control assurance experience/first-line risk or internal audit within a Corporate Bank.

• Knowledge and Skills:

  • Risk and Fraud Management
  • Knowledge of process, control, and operational risk reviews
  • Financial acumen
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Understanding of the Regulatory universe is beneficial

• Technical Competencies:

  • Risk and Fraud Management: Intermediate to High proficiency
  • Financial Acumen/Risk Indicators: Intermediate proficiency
  • Control Reviews/Key Process Reviews: Advanced proficiency

• Behavioral Competencies:

  • Exceptional Team Player: Intermediate proficiency
  • Ability to endure and work under stress: Intermediate proficiency
  • Drives High Performance: Intermediate proficiency
  • Creative Problem Solver: Intermediate proficiency

• Cognitive Competencies:

  • Interpersonal and communication skills: Advanced proficiency
  • Management and Leadership Skills: Intermediate proficiency
  • Strategic thinking: Intermediate proficiency

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team driving risk management excellence.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts the business's operational integrity.
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance your expertise in Trade and Working Capital Product and Risk Management.

Education

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised