Enterprise Risk Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024462/ULR

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

If you’re the kind of risk professional who hears “we’ll deal with it later” and immediately starts mapping out a mitigation plan, this Enterprise Risk Manager role could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. This is an environment where foresight, control, and a healthy dose of scepticism aren’t optional, they’re what keeps the business resilient.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, operating within the financial services and investment sector, is looking for an Enterprise Risk Manager to sit at the centre of their operations. Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the business doesn’t just react to risk, but consistently stays ahead of it.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the enterprise risk framework, ensuring it remains a practical, embedded part of daily operations, not just a document that gathers dust. From operational risk to IT risk and emerging threats, you’ll be responsible for turning uncertainty into structured, actionable control.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your voice will carry weight. Your ability to challenge thinking, anticipate issues, and reinforce the importance of forward planning will directly contribute to the organisation’s resilience and long-term success.

If you enjoy working across both strategic and operational levels, thrive in evolving environments, and believe that risk management should actively shape business decisions, not just audit outcomes, this opportunity offers real impact and growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Owning and continuously enhancing the enterprise risk management framework
Identifying, analysing, and reporting on key risks to leadership and at a Board level
Implementing mitigation strategies that are practical, effective, and embedded in operations
Overseeing operational and IT risk, including cybersecurity exposure
Driving process improvements and supporting technology enablement
Managing IT risk strategy and coordinating with outsourced providers
Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives
Conducting due diligence across service providers and operational processes
Embedding a proactive, accountable risk culture across the business

What You’ll Need To Bring:

A relevant qualification in Finance, Risk, Engineering, or a related field
5–10 years’ experience in enterprise risk management, with a strong operational focus
CISA (advantageous)
Solid exposure to IT risk and cybersecurity
A background within Financial Services & Asset Management
A deep understanding of risk frameworks, governance, and controls
The ability to translate complex risks into clear, actionable business decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confidence to engage and influence at an executive level

What Will Set You Apart:

Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
A critical, forward-thinking mindset
The ability to influence and drive meaningful change
A results-driven approach
Curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
High attention to detail
A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude

Apply now!
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Financial Accountants
Financial Controllers
Chartered Accountants
Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountants
Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals

If you don’t hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will still be kept on our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Ulrike Groenewald
Recruiting Consultant

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