Specialist : Information And Technology Risk

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT Risk Management professional with at least 5 years of experience. The role focuses on providing oversight and enhancing risk awareness within the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce and proven experience in IT governance and audit. A strong understanding of cyber security best practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in IT Risk Management and/or Internal/External IT Auditing.
• Proven experience in a governance and oversight capacity, e.g. IT Governance or IT Audit.
• Experience in data privacy and compliance, e.g. RDARR, DAMA, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and assistance in identifying and managing IT risks.
• Improve risk awareness and culture by challenging management's risk practices.

Skills

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Influencing Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

Honours Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

Job description

Job description

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the WorldWe appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve.

That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs.

We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.

Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.Who We AreWe are a bank, but we're much more than that.

We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience.

By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why choose UsAt Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership.

And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings.

We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.Purpose StatementTo provide independent oversight, advice and assistance to the business in the identification, evaluation, assessment and treatment of information and technology related risks.To improve risk awareness and risk culture through challenging first-line management's information and technology risk management practices.

Experience Minimum

• 5 or more years' experience in IT Risk Management and / or Internal / External IT Auditing.
• Proven experience in a governance and oversight capacity, e.g. IT Governance, IT Audit or Information Security.
• Proven experience and understanding of Cyber and IT Security best practice and principles.
• Ideal: Banking industry experience and knowledge.
• Experience in data privacy and related compliance, e.g. RDARR, DAMA, GDPR.
• Prior experience in a Cyber or IT Security role, e.g. ISO role, cyber security role, IT auditor (IT Security specialisation).
• 5+ years' specialist experience within risk and compliance.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce.

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce.

Knowledge (Minimum)

• Experience applying / Basic understanding of relevant risk methodologies and IT / Cyber Security control frameworks, e.g. COBIT, ISF, ISO, NIST, ITIL, COSO, DAMA, DM-BOK.
• Experience in performing risk and control assessments.
• Experience in information risk management.
• Experience in IT risk management including information security.
• General business acumen.
• Understanding of IT / Cyber Security and Cloud Computing.
• Ideal: Banking industry experience.

Skills

• Communications Skills.
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
• Attention to Detail.
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills.
• Influencing Skills.
• Analytical Skills.

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record.

A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required.