It Risk Manager

Fnb Namibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager. You will ensure robust risk management practices and oversee security strategies within the organization. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, Risk Management, or a related field, and have extensive experience in managing risk and compliance within an IT environment. The role offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in risk management and compliance.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective application of the business risk management framework.
• Plan and manage risk management projects.
• Oversee security strategies and policies.

Skills

Business risk management

Project management

Security compliance

Stakeholder relationship management

Risk assessment

IT continuity planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

IT Risk Manager page is loaded. IT Risk Manager locations: Johannesburg, Randburg. Time type: Full time. Posted on: Posted Today. Time left to apply: End Date: November 22. (8 days left to apply). Job requisition id: R.

Hello Future IT Risk Manager.

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As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the business risk management framework is effectively applied to technology and information systems and oversee business continuity, security and quality.
• Plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to risk management, mitigation and response, compliance, control assurance, and user awareness.
• Oversee security strategies, policies and standards, ensuring the effectiveness of solutions, and provide security-focused consultative services to the business.
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership.
• Manage risk including identification, analysis and evaluation of risks across the business and oversee implementation of appropriate control measures to modify the risk.
• Oversee the monitoring and reviewing of risk performance.
• Recommend and ensure implementation of required changes to IT risk and security policies and procedures.
• Provide tactical direction and consultation on IT risk and compliance, contribute to IT risk reports, and review and assess quality and accuracy of IT reports.
• Provide guidance on IT continuity and disaster recovery design and implementation for business disaster recovery management programs.
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of the risk framework (a single view of the business's risk profiles and tolerance).
• Keep abreast of current threats and stay current with IT evolution.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of multi-faceted projects related to compliance, control assurance, risk management, security and infrastructure.
• Serve in an advisory role in application development and infrastructure projects to assess risks.
• Monitor IT incident and response management.
• Drive IT Risk awareness training programs.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of security outputs.
• Liaise with Audit (Internal and External).
• Contract reviews.
• Collaborate with Operation Risk.
• Assist with ensuring the accuracy of the IT Asset Register and CMDB.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG.
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.
• Actively coach team through providing advice about subject matter, solutions, principles and processes, and personal progression with the aim to improve performance.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

Job Details

Applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

22/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.