Management Consultant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Robert Walters

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    Full time Accounting / Finance
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    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Consultant in Johannesburg. Our client, a leading risk management consulting firm, is seeking individuals with a passion for finance and risk management to join their growing team.

    As the Management Consultant in this innovative business, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic projects team and contribute to large-scale projects that are essential for compliance with local regulations. This role provides a unique chance to transform regulatory implementation into a competitive advantage for financial institutions.

    The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model while partnering with financial institutions to maximize their return on implementing new regulations.

    Key qualifications and experience required for the Management Consultant:

    • Bachelor's/Honours/Master's degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., finance, accounting or risk management)
    • Min. of 1 years working experience within a financial institution (preference will be given to candidates with banking experience)
    • Proven track record of working within relevant teams such as, Credit Risk, Capital Management, Treasury, Impairments, Regulatory Reporting or Risk Management
    • Knowledge of Basel 3/4, IFRS 9, IFRS 17 and other regulations is high advantageous
    • NB - Systems knowledge: SAS, SQL or Python

    Key duties of the Management Consultant:

    • Understand and implement regulations facing South African banks and financial institutions
    • Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, from senior executives to technology teams
    • Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical fashion within project teams
    • Stay updated on Basel 3/4, IFRS 9, IFRS 17 and other relevant regulations
    • Adapt to varying office requirements based on client needs

    Key personal skills:

    • Ability to apply theoretical knowledge practically
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
    • Work well within a team and interact easily with others
    • Strong numerical abilities
    • Quick learner and adaptable nature

    If you are an analytical, dynamic and forward-thinking finance professional, ready to take your career in risk management to the next level, we encourage you to get in touch for a further discussion.