Fast-Track Your Executive Career – Client Risk & Governance Officer
O'Brien Recruitment Wednesday, 11 March 2026 1Job Summary
Are you a high-integrity finance professional ready to step into the world of Board-level responsibility?
Our client, a prominent South African Funding company, is looking for a sharp, principled Client Risk & Governance Officer to join their risk mitigation team.
This isn't just an administrative role, it is a position of extreme trust. You will be the "boots on the ground" for high-value funding structures, acting as the final line of defense to ensure financial integrity.
Please kindly forward your CV to ellarine@obr.co.za or apply here directly for consideration.
The Unique Opportunity
Most professionals spend 15 years climbing the ladder to reach a Boardroom. In this role, you will:
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Hold Fiduciary Power: Act as a co-signatory on client bank accounts to authorize multi-million Rand transactions.
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Earn Your Seat: Be appointed as a Director on specific client entities to provide oversight and risk mitigation.
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Build an Elite Network: Work directly with Senior Compliance, Vetting, and Business Development teams in the funding sector.
Your Mission
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The Guardian: Review and approve client payments, ensuring total alignment between purchase orders, invoices, and funding mandates.
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The Oversight: Monitor financial transactions for irregularities and proactively flag risks before they escalate.
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The Bridge: Liaise between suppliers, clients, and internal departments to keep operational wheels turning smoothly.
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The Representative: Ensure every transaction follows strict governance standards and internal policies.
Who You Are
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Principled: You have a "squeaky clean" record and a rock-solid moral compass (Background, financial, and integrity checks are mandatory).
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Analytical: You can spot a financial discrepancy from a mile away and understand the "why" behind the numbers.
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Accountable: You are comfortable with the legal responsibility of being a Bank Co-Signatory and a Company Director.
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Ambitious: You are looking for a high-responsibility role that offers a unique "Director-level" stamp on your professional profile.
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