Job Description To manage Group Financial Resource (FRM), influence the Bank Balance Sheet on which optimised risk-reward decision making can be enabled with the ultimate goal of maximising enterprise value through delivery of long-term sustainable earnings To drive operationalisation of FRM frameworks across the entity Ownership of secretariat function to entity FRM. This will entail coordination with segment FRMs and Pricing Subcommittee as subcommittees of entity FRM Influence the understanding and adoption of the organisational strategic direction (strategic balance sheet) Work with relevant stakeholders to provide relevant MI and analytics to enable FRM decision making. Information to include, inter alia, quality and mix of earnings, use of balance sheet and risk capacity, etc. Translate defined business strategy into the business operations Ensure economic participation for effective client execution. Influence development of appropriate strategies, capabilities and solutions to enable FNBB Integrated Financial Resource Management. Conduct research, external benchmarking and industry analysis to determine relevant performance and optimal resource allocation, as well as identify opportunities for improvement Identify, and drive for implementation of ideas, policies, procedures, standards and frameworks as well as influencing development of tactical plans to drive revenue growth, enhance sales, increase profit and manage future fit practice Build and sustain collaborative working and cross functional relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies Be aware of, and responsive to local conditions Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in area of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement Participate in bA FRM forums where required and cascades relevant information through to Team Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights, the creation of buy-in Nurture a culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared on segments FRM forums Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field Professional qualification (e.g. ACI, CFA, FRM, ACCA) is an added advantage 5–8 years’ experience in Treasury, ALM, Risk Management, or Finance within banking Strong understanding of Basel regulations and banking practices Commercial awareness with strong business acumen, technical expertise, strategic thinking, and good governance principles. Important Closing Date Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 08/07/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Should you have any queries, please log it via MyQ. FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.
