IT Risk Manager

SUMMARY:
IT RISK MANAGER for an Insurance Company

POSITION INFO:

IT RISK MANAGER (POSV3)

Centurion

R 900k to R 1,2m per annum

Role Purpose

• Client is looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work at Information Technology (IT) management and MI leadership levels to ensure that IT risk within MI is well managed within the risk appetite of the business.

Experience and Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management or equivalent at NQF level 8.
• At least 4 years in an IT or information security risk management role.

Reporting line

• This role will ultimately report to the Chief Risk Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Information Officer. The role will not have any direct reports but will be required to work closely with other members of the risk management function, as well as members of management.

Responsibilities and work outputs

• Take overall accountability of the IT risk management function in the business, ensuring that the objectives of IT risk management meet the business’ strategic objectives

Knowledge

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of information technology issues, techniques and implications across a wide variety of existing information technology platforms
• In-depth understanding of risk management practices
• Knowledge of the relevant regulatory, legislative, governance, risk and compliance landscapes would be beneficial to the role
• Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) practices and philosophies would also be beneficial to the role