IT Risk Management Programme Specialist

SUMMARY:
IT Risk Management Programme Specialist, National Financial Services Group, Johannesburg, South Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a renowned National Financial Services Group is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably qualified and experienced IT Risk Management Programme Specialist to be based in their Johannesburg Offices.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• 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 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• At minimum a Relevant Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Auditing and/or Risk Management.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as an IT Risk Specialist/ Assurance Specialist / Data Analyst
• Skills: SQL; Excel; PowerBI; Scripting; Critical thinking; Problem solving, Adaptability and eagerness to expand your horizons.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse and investigate the causes for operational events or breakdowns ensuring that operational events are adequately addressed with both interim mitigating controls and a long-term sustainable solution.
• Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, themes, and anomalies.
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and engage in cross-functional relationships.
• Collaborate with IT Operational/Risk teams to ensure delivery of project deliverables and provide status updates to relevant stakeholders where required.
• Interrogate and develop dashboards to visualize data.
• Stay abreast of current technological evolution and threats.

NOTE WELL:

• Our client designs to ignite effective change and deliver products and services.
• As part of their team, you will be surrounded by unique talented, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.
• An appointment will be made in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan, which supports the appointment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.
• Our client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

APPLY NOW!

WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO JOHANNESBURG IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.