FirstRand Business Unit Chief Risk Officer Jobs in South Africa

FirstRand Business Unit Chief Risk Officer Jobs in South Africa

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Purpose

To analyse customer and / or payment information to identify potential suspicious transactions and/or individuals in order to mitigate / reduce the incidence of financial crimes against the bank.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualification: Relevant Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science and/or IT Risk Management
  • Preferred Qualification: Certification in any of the following will be an advantage: CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, PECB (ISO)
  • COBIT 5 certified (Foundation and Assessor)
    ITIL (Foundation) certification
  • 5-7 years’ experience with relevant IT, risk, auditing, governance and compliance experience and/or management experience
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms
  • Experience in the financial services industry

    Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th September 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; FirstRand Business Unit Chief Risk Officer Jobs in South Africa

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