Head: Enterprise Wide & Operational Risk

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Head: Enterprise Wide & Operational Risk



Location: Nedbank, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg.
Closing Date: 14 March 2025

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Operational & Enterprisewide Risk

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Function (MF)

Job Purpose



To lead in developing and monitoring the implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework as well as the Enterprisewide Risk Management Framework in the Nedbank Africa Regions and its subsidiaries, to comply with regulatory requirements and ensure alignment to international best practice. To facilitate the embedding of the ORMF and ERMF into business processes in the second line of defence.

Job Responsibilities


Risk Strategy Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and direction in Group Operational Risk Management (GORM) and Enterprisewide Risk Management to the Group. Enable long-term competitiveness through the management, measurement, and mitigation of Enterprisewide and operational risks. Achieve Group Operational & Enterprisewide Risk strategy within budget and timelines. Make Operational Risk Management (ORM) & Enterprisewide Risk Management (ERM) decisions in the best interest of the enterprise and ensure the sub-functions are compliant with regulations. Oversee the GORM strategy and business planning process in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and align to the Group's strategic planning cycles. Ensure the business plan is within the context of the bank's strategic framework. Create documentation to operationalise the GORM strategy. Translate the Group strategy into annual plans and set short-term ORM & ERM objectives. Lead the implementation of the ORM & ERM frameworks across all Clusters. Manage the development, maintenance, and delivery of the GORM framework across the Group. Enable competitive advantage for the Group by implementing innovative GORM solutions and continuous improvements. Operational Risk Management Ensure the Group implements sound ORM & ERM practices. Incorporate King III (and IV) principles in the ORM principles deployed. Champion innovation and best practice enhancements in ORM & ERM. Meet all risk management requirements as posed by the legislative, regulatory, and business environment. Deliver improved business results by providing strategic advice to the Group on the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA), the New Standardised Approach (NSA), modelling, operational risk systems and operational risk management. Assess the relevance of the top international risks/emerging risks to the enterprise.

Job Responsibilities Continue



Maintain relationships with stakeholders in various Regions. Attend industry forums to build networks, share knowledge, keep abreast of trends, raise the profile of GORM practices, and obtain knowledge to achieve enterprise objectives. Encourage and support cross functional cooperation to create a climate of teamwork and enable workforce upskilling. Provide consistent and continuous training and development on Operational Risk Management and Enterprisewide Risk management needs. Minimum Experience Level

10 years financial services experience in a senior position within Risk.

Preferred Qualification

BCom in Risk Management, Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, or Information Systems

Essential Certifications
Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred Certifications
CA(SA), CFA SMP or equivalent MBA or equivalent

Technical / Professional Knowledge


Operations planning Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data Data analysis Governance, Risk and Controls Basel 3 knowledge Financial services charter Behavioural Competencies
Establishing Strategic Direction Building Organizational Talent Strategic Influence 360 Decision Making Bold Empowerment Leading Change
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1399408
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned