Specialist: Technology & Cyber Risk

Absa Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional with a B-degree in Risk or Information Technology. The candidate should possess 3 to 5 years of risk experience within banking, strong analytical abilities, and effective interpersonal skills. The role involves handling complex operational environments and contributing to risk management frameworks and controls.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in risk within banking / financial services.
• Hands-on experience conducting assurance or control testing in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to influence and advise across different levels of the organisation.

Skills

Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and controls

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective report writing and presentation skills

Education

B-degree in Risk / Information Technology / related discipline

Tools

Knowledge of risk tools and systems

Job description

• B-degree in Risk / Information Technology / related discipline
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in risk within banking / financial services
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and controls, especially in relation to management, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
• Hands-on experience conducting assurance or control testing in a complex operational environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving ability
• Risk and control mindset with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence and advise across different levels of the organisation
• Effective report writing and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of risk tools and systems
• Proactive, organised, and results-oriented Experience in conducting RCAs, risk event reviews, and control testing