Job Description

Fidelity Vacancies – Risk Management Officer

Risk Management Officer

Company: Fidelity Vacancies

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Risk Management Officer to lead forensic investigations, manage operational and strategic risks, and ensure compliance with fraud prevention, integrity, and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Forensic Investigations

• Manage proactive and reactive forensic investigations in line with the company’s Fraud Prevention Policy, Whistleblowing Policy, and SOPs
• Lead tactical and operational plans using data analytics, digital forensics, and cyber forensic tools
• Determine workflows, schedules, and methods to enhance investigation efficiency
• Conduct priority investigations or manage complex cases with outsourced service providers
• Perform vetting fieldwork, lifestyle audits, and integrity investigations

Fraud Prevention and Integrity Management

• Develop and implement Anti-Corruption and Integrity Management Frameworks and policies
• Establish vetting and lifestyle audit procedures, standards, and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with MOUs with the State Security Agency
• Conduct proactive and reactive forensic audits and reviews

Risk Management

• Develop and implement Risk Management Frameworks and policies
• Coordinate operational risk assessments across the company and ensure all projects undergo risk evaluation before acceptance
• Provide independent risk assessments to executive management
• Identify, analyse, and manage strategic and operational risks
• Integrate findings from Internal Audit and Company Secretariat to enhance risk management practices
• Monitor and report operational risks to ensure management and the Board can determine the organisation’s risk profile and appetite

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4–5 years in Fraud Prevention, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Analysis, Risk Management, and Fraud Investigation
• 4–5 years’ experience with Big Data, Digital Forensics, forensic tools, accounting investigations, corporate governance, and anti-corruption frameworks

Candidate Requirements:

• Matric certificate; Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Forensic Investigations, or Law
• Membership with professional bodies such as ACFE or ICFP; CFE or FP accreditation advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and fraud investigations within the public sector or SOEs
• Strong knowledge of public service legislation, forensic investigation principles, risk management practices, and corporate governance standards
• Proficient in applying big data and digital forensic tools to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud
• Understanding of relevant legal and statutory requirements including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and Public Service Regulations

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