Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

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About Company

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level. This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams. They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands-on project management within the risk space. The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organizational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level
• Acting as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities
• Driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI)
• Reporting progress to executive committees
• Executing hands-on project management within the risk space

About You

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• 6 years+ experience in Risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance processes
• 3 Years in a portfolio or programme management role
• Ability to coordinate projects independently
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
• Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
• Previous exposure to similar roles or environments

Qualifications Minimum

A relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management

Certification in Project Management

Skills

• Management
• Leadership
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Decision making
• Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
• Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
• Audit planning and remediation tracking

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.