Analyst, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To establish and implement the necessary controls to reduce technology and Cyber risk and provide assurance with regards to the adherence to minimum technology standards for Technology. To implement a sustainable technology risk assurance capability by executing, investigating, analyzing and reporting on a risk plan for technology and or related risks. This role is focused on managing corporate risks, ensuring compliance with corporate regulations and standards, minimizing risks associated with business activities and promoting a culture of safety within the company. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law Degree
• Any compliance specialisation will be advantageous

Additional Information

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience years of experience in the following: information security, risk management, regulatory compliance, or corporate governance.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and security trends, and how they affect security and compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Risk and Compliance and business stakeholders, to ensure the integration of security and compliance initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Keep up with the latest trends in the sector and emerging threats to identify possible risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Build, develop and maintain relationships with the key internal and external stakeholders relevant to the IT Governance, Risk and Compliance area of specialization.
• Conduct health checks per weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly risk reviews list in line with the agreed IT Governance, Risk & Compliance framework, policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Deliver holistically on all the regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Compile reports covering findings, conclusions, recommendations and to inform next steps. Prepare statistics, dashboards and information for both internal and external consumption as it relates to IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Following Procedures
• Generating Ideas
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Business Process Improvement
• IT Applications
• IT Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Trouble Shooting