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Risk Specialist

FNB Lusaka

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Employer and vacancy source: FNB

Zambia Job Alerts publishes the vacancy details and application instructions for this listing. Use the employer details, deadline and application section below to verify the opportunity before applying.

  • EmployerFNB
  • LocationLusaka
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Application methodExternal application link
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
FNB
Location
Lusaka
Posted
October 14, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
Application method
External application link
  • Full Time
  • Lusaka

Website FNB

Job description

Job Description

Provide support for the management of financial risks including liquidity risk, market risk in the trading and banking book, counterparty credit risk and capital risk. Facilitate the embedment of the bank’s risk management framework, with a key focus on financial risk. Provide independent risk challenge and oversight while also supporting financial risk governance.

  • Preparation/review of financial risk reports.
  • Escalation, investigation and exception management.
  • KRI tracking and board level reporting
  • Support daily trading activities by providing risk oversight and input into tactical decisions.
  • Preparation of management reports and Committee packs.
  • Act as a key point of contact with Broader Africa Financial Risk team and the execution of the bA Financial Risk program.
  • Execution of Ad Hoc requests such as simulations, stress tests and impact assessments.
  • Assessment of the level of compliance of business to minimum standards with key focus on solution formulation.
  • Ensuring the conformance of processes, systems and business activities to the standards of best practice.
  • Implement continuous improvement of both business processes and the control environment through collaboration with business and other Risk partners.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Broad understanding of the bank’s risk management structure and reporting lines.
  • Understanding of the role of Risk and risk management.
  • Understanding of the mechanics financial markets and products.
  • Communication skills.
  • Task management and prioritization
  • Problem solving and process optimization skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • High level understanding of governance and compliance requirements

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.

19/10/26

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.

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