Nora Nage
Risk Manager
Faerie Glen
Summary
As a holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing and a proud member of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), I bring a wealth of expertise in risk management, governance, and compliance to the table. My proficiency is grounded in a robust understanding of the regulatory landscape, risk management principles, and the legal details associated with risk mitigation. My skill set is further enhanced by exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, complemented by effective communication and leadership talents. I am adapt at collaborating with varied teams, even when working under the most pressing conditions, ensuring that objectives are met with precision and poise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Risk Manager II
First National Bank
06.2024 - Current
- Ensure the seamless coordination of Operational Risk Management processes to safeguard the organization's interests
- Assir drive the efficiency of the Legal, Risk, and Compliance (LRC) Committee
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and reviews to proactively minimize the impact of potential risk events and identify growth opportunities
- Spearhead and streamline all risk management activities at strategic, operational, and project levels across business units
- Assist in conducting thorough business risk assessments and regularly track progress in risk mitigation
- Review and scrutinize monthly, quarterly, and other periodic risk reports submitted by risk owners, promptly addressing any non-compliance with the Operational Risk Management Reporting Framework
- Oversee the phased review of internal control measures, ensuring the implementation of recommendations and alignment with best practices
- Consistently monitor, evaluate, and communicate the status of Risk Management practices, providing insightful analysis on risk exposure in business operations
- Identify and refine robust risk management strategies and policies to effectively mitigate business risks
- Offer valuable inputs into the assurance plan and efficiently coordinate with assurance providers
- Lead activities associated with the Combined Assurance Process
- Prepare compelling quarterly risk reports for governance committees
- Ensure seamless combined assurance to identify gaps and prevent redundant efforts
- Engage in comprehensive vendor risk analysis
- Effectively coordinate and manage third-party relationships
- Conduct thorough scenario analysis to ensure preparedness for major events
- Check adherence to the Risk and Business Continuity Management policies and strategies
- Establish the criticality of the business processes and perform a business impact risk assessment
- Determination and selection of strategy based on the outputs of the business impact assessment
Risk Manager II
First National Bank
05.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager
Deloitte
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Develop and implement awareness campaigns to influence behavior and emphasize the importance of compliance across the organization
- Stay updated on relevant legislative changes and industry best practices and provide proactive advice and solutions to stakeholders based on this knowledge
- Deploy risk management tools and techniques across various business units within Deloitte to enhance risk mitigation
- Oversee and support your team to ensure they have the accountability, resources, authority, and information needed to achieve high-performance standards
- Develop and oversee the risk strategy for your business unit, addressing operational, legal, and regulatory risks as well as overall governance requirements
- Align risk management practices with group governance documents, including policies, procedures, and relevant legislation and regulations
- Serve as the primary contact for the audit process and support the business in implementing audit findings effectively
- Regularly assess and communicate the status of risk management practices, providing insightful analysis on risk exposure and its impact on business operations
- Continuously identify and enhance risk management strategies and policies to effectively mitigate emerging business risks
Senior Risk Analyst
Deloitte
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Manage daily risk management processes and ensure continuous monitoring and reporting
- Enforce measures to understand key processes, identify risks, and respond effectively
- Document and communicate risk management activities for thorough monitoring
- Analyze conflict check requests related to entities to ensure a comprehensive assessment of services
- Resolve any errors or issues that arise during the analysis and research process
- Collaborate with Risk Analysts to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of risk assessments
- Lead and manage direct reports to ensure they have the necessary accountability, resources, authority, and information
- Provide development opportunities and support to help them achieve high-performance standards and contribute effectively to the team’s goals
Internal Auditor
South African Police Service
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepare notification letter and planning memorandum
- Assist prepare audit Program for review by supervisor
- Conduct walk-through test and document focus area
- Identify Symptoms
- Assist draft work plan
- Follow up on symptoms identified in the planning Phase
- Identify new symptoms
- Test Criteria
- Draft working papers and finding sheet
- Conduct follow up audits
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Internal Auditing
Institute of Risk Management South Africa
Skills
- Ability to write professional reports
- strong management skills
- internal/external networking skills
- Knowledge of implementing policies
- Organisational skills
- problem solving
- analysis
- People management
- diversity management
- Client orientation
- customer focus
- Good communication skills
- Accountability
- ethical conduct
- Understand DAMA Principles
- Familiar with record lifecycle
- applicable policies
- regulations
- frameworks
- Exposure to data privacy laws
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Driver’s License
- Code C1
Affiliations
Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), 69797380
Accomplishments
CRO Award for Best Operational Risk Manager
Timeline
Risk Manager II
First National Bank
06.2024 - Current
Risk Manager II
First National Bank
05.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager
Deloitte
09.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Risk Analyst
Deloitte
04.2016 - 08.2018
Internal Auditor
South African Police Service
09.2014 - 02.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Internal Auditing
Institute of Risk Management South Africa
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