Information Security Governance Manager at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead data governance and information management strategies. You will ensure compliance with data regulations and collaborate across teams to enhance data security and management practices. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in IT and a solid understanding of financial data regulations. This role offers the opportunity to make significant impacts within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information management and retention strategies.
• Define and enforce data classification and lifecycle management policies.
• Collaborate with Data Privacy on governance and compliance.

Skills

Data Governance

Information Security

Risk Management

Education

Relevant degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISM)

Job description

Overview

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:

• J107009

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Desired Skills:

• Data Governance
• Information Security
• Risk Management