It Risk Manager

Firstrand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is looking for an IT Risk Manager to ensure the effective management of technology and information systems risk. The role involves overseeing compliance, managing multi-faceted projects, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The closing date for applications is 22/11/25.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective application of risk management framework to technology and information systems.
• Plan and manage risk management and compliance projects.
• Oversee IT security policies and provide consultative services.
• Manage expenditure planning within approved budgets.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to support innovative solutions.
• Provide expertise in risk management and control measures.
• Monitor and review risk performance.
• Advise on IT continuity and disaster recovery design.
• Develop and maintain risk framework.
• Stay updated with current IT threats and evolutions.
• Monitor implementation of security outputs.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit.
• Assist with IT Asset Register accuracy.
• Promote employee development and performance excellence.

Education

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

Job description

Description Hello Future IT Risk Manager Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

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

• To ensure the business risk management framework is effectively applied to technology and information systems and to oversee business continuity, security and quality
• To plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to risk management, mitigation and response, compliance, control assurance, and user awareness
• To oversee security strategies, policies / standards, ensuring the effectiveness of solutions, and providing 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 in management of 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' risk profiles and tolerance)
• Keep abreast of current threats and stay current with IT evolution
• Serve in an advisory role in application development and infrastructure projects to assess risks
• Monitor IT 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

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

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

Closing Date: 22 / 11 / 25

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

EEO Statement

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.