FNB – Legal, Risk & Compliance Careers | Apply by 23 July 2025

July 16, 2025 Sanelisiwe Comments 0 Comment

Location: South Africa & Namibia (Various FNB Business Units)
Closing Dates: Between 17–23 July 2025 (check each role for deadlines)
Employment Type: Permanent & Specialist Roles
Industries: Banking, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Audit, Financial Crime

Join FNB and RMB, part of the FirstRand Group, where we design for the #changeables – people who thrive in dynamic environments and drive innovation in financial services.

We’re looking for specialists and experienced professionals to strengthen our Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions.

✅ Available Opportunities

1. IT Audit Specialist

Location: Namibia
Requirements:
- CISA/CIA or relevant IT audit qualification
- 5+ years’ IT audit & data analytics experience
- Banking/financial services background advantageous
Key Focus: Leading IT audits on cybersecurity, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, while strengthening risk governance and digital assurance.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

2. Fraud Investigations Specialist

Location: South Africa
Requirements:
- Fraud risk, investigations, and financial crime experience
- Ability to provide forensic evidence and process improvements
Key Focus: Investigate simple to complex fraud cases, compile evidence, recommend control changes, and minimize financial losses.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

3. Compliance Officer

Location: FNB Home & Structured Lending
Requirements:
- Diploma in Risk Management or related
- Compliance monitoring & governance knowledge
Key Focus: Supporting business units with compliance frameworks, risk identification, reporting, and regulatory adherence.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

4. Compliance Specialist

Location: FNB Life Governance Legal & Compliance
Requirements:
- Relevant legal qualification (Compliance diploma advantageous)
- 5+ years’ end-to-end compliance experience in life insurance
- Knowledge of Insurance Act, FAIS, FICA, PPR, etc.
Key Focus: Regulatory advice, compliance monitoring, market conduct, and breach management.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

5. Fraud Administrator

Location: South Africa
Requirements:
- Fraud operations experience, admin & reporting skills
- Understanding of fraud value chain processes
Key Focus: Provide administrative support in fraud management, recovery actions, and reporting.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

6. Regulatory Reporting Specialist (Correspondent Banking)

Location: RMB (South Africa)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Finance/Commerce/Risk/Compliance
- ACAMS certification + 3–5 years’ correspondent banking/KYC/AML experience
Key Focus: Manage foreign correspondent bank KYC renewals, regulatory compliance, and due diligence reporting.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

7. Market Risk Analyst

Location: RMB (South Africa)
Requirements:
- Honours in Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Risk Management, or similar
- 2+ years’ quantitative risk/valuation experience
Key Focus: Risk assessments, regulatory reporting, exposure monitoring, and valuation of financial instruments.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

8. Investment Banking Legal Advisor: Real Estate

Location: RMB (South Africa)
Requirements:
- 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in banking legal advisory
- Expertise in asset finance, real estate finance, structured trade finance
Key Focus: Transaction legal support, drafting & negotiating agreements, regulatory compliance, and legal risk mitigation.
Closing Date: 17 July 2025

9. Risk Officer

Location: South Africa
Requirements:
- Risk management/operational risk experience
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
Key Focus: Conduct risk analysis, reporting, and ensure risk mitigation measures are aligned to frameworks and appetite.
Closing Date: 23 July 2025

10. Environmental & Social Risk Assessment Specialist

Location: RMB (South Africa)
Requirements:
- Degree in Environmental Law, Science, or Economics
- 3–5 years’ ESG/Equator Principles/IFC Standards experience
Key Focus: Assess environmental & social risks in lending processes, advise on sustainable finance and ESG compliance.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

11. Senior Audit Manager

Location: Namibia
Requirements:
- CA/CIA/CISA or similar
- 5+ years’ audit leadership in governance, risk & controls
Key Focus: Lead internal audits, develop audit plans, provide consulting services, and manage audit teams effectively.
Closing Date: 20 July 2025

12. Financial Crime Intelligence Unit Analyst

Location: FNB Namibia
Requirements:
- AML/Financial Crime certifications (FCRM/AML)
- 5+ years’ AML/financial crime intelligence analysis experience
Key Focus: Transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting.
Closing Date: 20 July 2025

13. Risk Manager II

Location: South Africa
Requirements:
- BCom/BTech Degree
- 5+ years’ operational & IT risk experience
Key Focus: Oversee CRO Data Analytics & PMO risk profiles, implement risk strategies, and embed risk management culture.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

14. Risk Head

Location: South Africa
Requirements:
- BCom Honours + 8–10 years’ senior risk management experience
- Strong governance, compliance & enterprise risk expertise
Key Focus: Lead risk strategy, governance, and risk culture across the business, aligning with group policies & frameworks.
Closing Date: 19 July 2025

🌟 Why Join FNB & RMB?

✅ Work at the forefront of digital banking & risk innovation
✅ Collaborate with industry experts
✅ Opportunities to grow your career in a world-class financial services group

📌 How to Apply

Click here to apply for FNB/RMB vacancies

✅ Submit your CV + relevant qualifications before the specified closing dates.
✅ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
✅ Employment Equity & Disability inclusion principles apply.

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