It Risk Specialist Ii @ Firstrand Corporate Centre

Cyber Crime; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk Specialist II to drive effective change in risk management. This role involves overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring compliance with governance, and providing expert advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT Audit, Risk, and Security, along with relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and take advantage of opportunities to network and grow in a challenging work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the realm of IT risk management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Challenging work environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, Risk, Security, and Information Systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of a risk management framework and security architecture.
• Conduct impact analysis and assist in creating action plans to mitigate IT risks.

Skills

IT Audit

Risk Management

Security

Information Systems

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

CISA

CRISC

CISM

NIST

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

4 First Place, Cnr Simmonds & Pritchard Streets, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

Hello Future IT Risk Specialist II

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 talent 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. To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to the business and technology community to ensure appropriate development and implementation of an IT risk management programme in accordance with governance and IT risk requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of a risk management framework including policies, standards and security architecture to ensure sound IT management practices.
2. Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide advice to relevant stakeholders.
3. Conduct impact analysis to ensure resources are adequately protected with proper control measures within acceptable levels of residual risk.
4. Assist IT with creating action plans to mitigate potential risks within the IT environment and comply with governance in terms of legislative, audit and business policy requirements.
5. Contribute to IT Risk reports, and review and assess quality and accuracy of IT reports.
6. Monitor and analyse IT Risk performance and generate reports.
7. Partner with business and IT about monitoring and reviewing risk performance.
8. Provide advice and support to business about tools and methodologies to mitigate IT risks and issues, and to improve identified control weaknesses.
9. Report to management concerning residual risk.
10. Attend relevant BU committees e.g., BU Exco, Project Steering committees, New Product Approval, CAB etc.
11. Assess and monitor the risk posture against tolerance, as it relates to information and cyber security.
12. Conduct knowledge transfer training sessions to both internal and external stakeholders regarding risk programmes.
13. Manage the conceptualisation, planning, and delivery of IT Risk Management projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Skills:

1. 3 / 5 years of experience in IT Audit, Risk, Security and Information Systems.
2. Machine learning knowledge.
3. Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISM, NIST, COBIT, ITIL (added advantage).

You will have access to:

1. Opportunities to network and collaborate.
2. Challenging work environment.
3. Opportunities to innovate.

We look forward to engaging with you further.

Apply now!
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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: 22 / 04 / 25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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