Risk Analyst: Assurance

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other - a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We're all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you're adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

The Assurance Risk Analyst is responsible for the delivery on the combined assurance programme for Discovery Bank on par with best practice.

The Analyst supports the Bank in enhancing risk management and assurance processes by integrating various assurance activities across different functions and ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives. The analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the applicable legislation and regulations.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Implement a combined assurance strategy and framework
  • Identify any areas of potential assurance gaps and duplication of resources within this framework.
  • Maintain the annual combined assurance plans, assess adequacy and recommend corrective solutions for gaps or duplications within the plan.
  • Monitor and report on progress against the combined assurance plan.
• Partner with other Business Units to provide regulatory advice and guidance on quality assurance.
• Facilitate the escalation of risk and control issues requiring visibility by providing a cohesive and comprehensive view of assurance across the risk environment.
• Identify gaps in assurance needs that are vital to the organisation, and plug them (including using internal audit and compliance) in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Support the delivery of the annual integrated assurance plan.
• Ensure effective management and oversight of issues and actions.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• A sound knowledge of the financial / retail banking industry, the mechanics of its operation and its trends. Familiarity with banking specific and other relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Banks Act, Basel, TCF, POPI) is useful.
• Legal background will be advantageous.
• Audit experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of risk management methodologies.
• Identify, analyse and address risks appropriately in order to move the business forward.
• Quantitative skills to work with complex data.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with the business at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and Integrity.
• Able to work at designated office or from home as and when required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Internal audit or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CISA) is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or a related field.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.