Senior Manager: Data and Digital Risk Assurance

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

**Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant**
- REQ : 142231 Thembi Mtshali
- Location: Johannesburg
- Closing Date: 8 October 2025
- Job Family
- Information Technology
- Career Stream
- It Operations
- Leadership Pipeline
- Manage Managers
- FAIS Affected

**Job Purpose**
- To develop and execute review plans and methodologies that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and international risk standards, while enhancing operational effectiveness and risk mitigation across the organisation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Deliver on Group Risk strategies and annual review plans aligned to regulatory requirements and take corrective action where necessary.
- Provide input into the enhancement of review frameworks, methodologies, policies, and processes to address emerging risks and control challenges.
- Conduct risk-based reviews and assurance reviews in accordance with internal risk management frameworks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices across business units.
- Monitor and report on review findings, control breakdowns, and remediation progress.
- Identify regulatory changes and potential future review risks.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders to facilitate the accomplishment of review objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing guidance and support on review and control matters.
- Facilitate collaboration between assurance providers and business units.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant regulators and external reviewers.
- Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in organisational culture-building initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes and control environments.
- Provide input into the review budget in line with Finance requirements and business plans.
- Use budget allocation effectively by implementing enhancements to review practices and improving efficiencies.
- Identify training courses and career progression opportunities to improve personal and professional capability.
- Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
- Share data and digital risk knowledge, resources, and practices with team and stakeholders.
- Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced review processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.

**Essential Qualifications - NQF Level**
- A relevent Degree
- Preferred Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Risk Manager Practioner (CRMP) or similar
- Minimum Experience Level
- 5 - 8 years experience in Risk, Governance, or Review
- Or 8 - 10 years experience in banking and/or insurance
- Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Review Methodologies and Standards
- Risk and Control Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical writing - creating clear and concise review reports
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and their risk implications (e.g. AI, ML, Cloud, Blockchain)
- Behavioural Competencies
- Building Partnerships
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making
- Facilitating Change
- Inspiring others
- Business Acumen
- Building Organizational Talent
- Compelling Communication

**Disclaimer**

**_ Please contact the Nedbank._**
- **_Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566_

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