Senior Manager, Technology Non Financial Risk

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

The role holder will be tasked to provide strong management and operational support to the Head of the relevant risk portfolio for the implementation of the Technology Non-Financial Risk management processes and systems as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the organisation in the Technology portfolios.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Risk Management, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
• One or more relevant industry certifications in information security (e.g. CISSP, CRISC) Computer skills (Excel, Microsoft word and Power point) are required for the position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment governing financial institutions in Kenya is required.
• Understanding of risks management frameworks is highly desired.
• Ability to proactively anticipate risk and put plans in place to avoid/manage risk
• Professional qualifications and/or significant experience in accountancy, IT, finance or audit as well as certifications such as CPA, CFA, ACA, CISA, or IIA, would be a distinct advantage.

Experience 

Job Function: Risk Management

Job Family: Risk – Technology Non-Financial Risk- 5 - 7 years of practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and application in financial services industry. Be fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts. Understand both Technology Non-Financial Risk and financial reporting risk characteristics

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement