IT Risk Manager

**Who are we?**

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

**What will you do?**
- The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of Sanlam Group Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the Sanlam Group.- The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and management of the IT Risk Management Framework and processes for SGT. The IT Risk Manager will be involved in reporting on IT related risks in all the clusters to the Limited Audit & Risk committee.**What will make you successful in this role?**
- Outputs- 2nd line Audit assurance and compliance
- Implementing & Automating Risk management processes
- Accurate and effective reporting of IT Risks
- Develop Reporting templates (CURA & TPRM tool)
- Timeous escalation of new, high, or escalating risks
- Own and manage the Risk Acceptance and review process within Sanlam Group Technology(SGT)
- provide input and quality assurance
- QA activities - Review & update risk articulation of risk data on CURA
- Implement Third Party Risk Management framework
- Perform Third Party Risk Management activities - planning, assessment and reviews
- Manage and report progress on remedial activities from risk assessments
- Risk Acceptance Process for SGT- lead & execute
- Facilitate Awareness campaigns for the third-party risk management tool users
- Build strong relationships with Cyber security teams
- Assist with enforcing risk-related policy compliance
- Convene & co-ordinate risk review meetings with all SGT Service lines
- Capture and report on outcomes of review meetings
- Present at SGT Risk Manco Meetings
- Attend and present (as required) at the following meetings:

- Internal & External audit meetings
- Group IT Audit & Risk Forum meeting
- ISO forums
- Third Party Risk Assessment reviews
- Qualifications- 3yr Diploma or Degree in either Risk or Security or related IT field (min NQF 7)
- Accredited Certification in Risk/Security beneficial
- Experience- A minimum of 3-years Risk Management experience (ideally in Information Technology)
- A minimum of 3-year experience of IT Audit and Assurance
- 2-5 years’ experience working with Risk Management tools such as BWise, Cura, Barnowl etc.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years Microsoft Office experience (Excel/Word/ PowerPoint/Visio)
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in risk report writing and presentation
- Technical experience in the information security domain would be beneficial.

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Incident Investigations- Document Auditing- Risk management- Reporting and administration- Quality, compliance and accreditation**Personal Attributes**
- Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others- Decision quality - Contributing through others- Plans and aligns - Contributing through others- Optimises work processes - Contributing through others**Build a successful career with us**
- We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.**Core Competencies**
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others- Customer focus - Contributing through others- Drives results - Contributing through others- Collaborates - Contributing through others- Being resilient - Contributing through others**Turnaround time**Our commitment to transformation**

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.