Senior Operational Risk Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016718/HN

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Senior Operational Risk Manager

Are you an experienced risk leader ready to drive enterprise-wide operational risk maturity in a highly regulated environment? This is a senior opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong governance, assurance, and stakeholder influence capabilities.

This leading organisation within the healthcare and financial services sector supports individuals and organisations in achieving long-term financial security and wellbeing. The business operates in a complex, regulated environment and places strong emphasis on governance, risk management, and operational resilience.
Why work here?
- Senior, high-impact role with visibility across the organisation
- Opportunity to shape and embed operational risk strategy and governance
- Work closely with executive leadership and assurance functions
- Influence risk culture and decision-making at a strategic level
What’s in it for you?
A career-defining opportunity to lead and strengthen the operational risk function while contributing directly to organisational stability, resilience, and sustainable growth.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the full operational risk management lifecycle, providing a consolidated view of risk across the organisation
- Develop and maintain robust operational risk frameworks, governance structures, and assurance processes
- Coordinate combined assurance activities, including audit and reliance planning, to ensure effective risk coverage
- Continuously monitor and assess the operational risk profile, implementing controls to mitigate financial and operational losses
- Drive process improvement initiatives, including automation and efficiency enhancements
Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Financial Management, or a related discipline
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience within Risk and/or Audit functions
- At least 5 years’ experience in a management role with proven leadership capability
- Experience operating at a senior level within highly regulated environments
Skills:
- Strong understanding of operational risk, governance, compliance, and assurance frameworks
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate, influence, and challenge stakeholders at executive level
Non-negotiables:
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
- Strong understanding of risk processes and regulatory requirements
Apply now!
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