Information Manager at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled professional to lead their information management and data governance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement strategies that ensure effective management of information assets while aligning with financial regulations. You will collaborate across teams, oversee compliance audits, and provide strategic insights to senior management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, sustainable culture focused on long-term value creation. If you're passionate about data security and governance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in IT, data governance, or information security.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and data regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data regulations and governance frameworks.

Skills

Information Management

ITIL

GDPR

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Compliance Frameworks

Data Governance

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in IT or Computer Science

Certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISM)

Job description

About our client:

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.



What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information management and retention strategies, ensuring effective structuring, maintenance, and utilisation of information assets.
• Define and enforce data classification, lifecycle management, and records retention policies aligned with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, DORA).
• Collaborate with Data Privacy on governance, retention policies, and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), ensuring compliance across business units.
• Lead development of a data governance framework covering stewardship, accountability, and data quality.
• Liaise with IT, legal, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
• Oversee data audits, generate compliance reports, and implement security controls for sensitive data.
• Work closely with security teams on incident response and business continuity strategies for data protection.
• Ensure secure handling, storage, and disposal of information in accordance with policy.
• Align information management practices with evolving business needs, collaborating with IT on retention, access, and storage strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure third-party data management practices meet compliance standards.
• Develop and track KPIs related to information management, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic insights to senior management based on data trends and compliance analysis.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation of all data management policies and procedures.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
• Certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISM) are highly desirable.
• 5+ years experience in IT, data governance, or information security, ideally in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, data regulations (GDPR, DORA, ISO 27001).
• Expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with data retention, DLP, and compliance audits.
• Familiar with security governance standards and regulatory reporting.
• Proven collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and strategic with strong decision-making ability.
• Effective communicator across teams with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and resilient in high-pressure, regulated environments.

Job ID:

• J106905

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Desired Skills:

• Information Management
• ITIL
• GDPR