Job Description

To gather and analyse data to better understand corporate impacts on stakeholders. of the financial services sector to provide strategic insight to the Business to ensure informed decisions are made for industry-specific product, client, market, and behavioural information which can be utilised by business stakeholders and clients to the business

Hello future Business Conduct Reporting and Research Specialist 

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customised solutions which result in more efficient outcomes
• Initiate and manage research, data mining and analysis and storytelling to ensure up-to-date horizon scanning and an understanding of the external and internal environment
• Analyse and document conditions affecting industry and/or business groups 
• Determine business questions that need be answered and determine appropriate analytics models for utilisation 
• Source and do some preparation (20-30%) of relevant data sources for analysis 
• Translate business requirements into tangible outcomes utilizing own understanding of the business projects and processes 
• Contribute to the development of core analytical capabilities using quantitave and qualitative methods. 
• Provide critical decision-making information to management and the board to substantiate the strategy and practices of ethics and business conduct programmes and management.
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, local and global trends, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders 
• Provide thought leadership and expertise on learning practices and benchmarks in research 
• Research and provide opinions on a variety of issues to proactively identify, assess and manage organisational conduct risk.
• Advising management on implementing good practices in organizational ethics, disclosures & transparency, responsible business conduct, risk management in that sphere & internal controls.
• Supporting policy writing and finalization processes as well as related training.
• Ad hoc research requests.
• Quarterly governance reporting lead and coordination.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Post Graduate Degree
• Experience - 3 to 5 years researching and handling data efficiently. Experience in a financial services industry

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.

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Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Disclaimer  

All statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 

employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Employees will be required to  undertake any additional tasks or duties that may be within their capabilities. FirstRand Bank reserves  the right to make amendments to the above in response to any material internal or external  developments (e.g., market changes, new regulations, internal restructuring).    

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

21/07/25

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.