IT Risk Manager

Job Description

Hello Future IT Risk Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Overview of the role and requirements:

• To provide specialist advice and guidance to the IT Risk Community and the to ensure appropriate development and implementation of an IT risk management programme to support the business in achieving its strategies in accordance with FNB governance and IT Risk requirements
• Mainframe/DB/Information security experience would be advantageous
• The successful candidate will be running with key aspects of IT risk programme
• The successful candidate must have good technical knowledge

You will be responsible for:

• Report on IT Risk related losses in line with operational risk requirements
• Embed a culture of consciousness and transparency for risk management and ensure the nature and size of IT risks is well understood and owned at the right levels in the business.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with Segment IT Risk representatives, CROs, CIOs, and Security officers while maintaining his/her independence.
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
• Provide guidance to the segments in interpreting, adapting and driving implementation of the FRG/FNB IT risk framework to align to business specific requirements
• Provide advice and support to segments to ensure that IT Risk governance is fully functional and in accordance with FNB governance (IT, business) and Risk requirements.
• Provide specialist input and support in the development and implementation of FNB wide IT risk strategy and plan taking into consideration key IT risks and issues prevalent across the business.
• This includes continuous assessment of IT risk issues to identify trends requiring FNB wide solutions
• Monitor, identify and communicate external new and emerging IT risk/threats and testing adequacy of existing controls in relation to this and recommending actions for improvement
• Regular review of key technology process to determine compliance and control gaps, including facilitation of root cause analysis to identify trends and appropriate solutions
• Provide guidance and support in the implementation of process-based IT risk and control assessments in business
• Lead or Partner with Business and IT in assessment IT risks for key/assigned IT risk projects including mitigation and resolution strategies
• Advice and provide support to business in putting plans in place to mitigate identified IT risks and issues as well as to improve identified control weaknesses in a cost effective and practical manner.
• Continuous monitoring of levels of IT risks across the business by tracking implementation of management action plans to mitigate or address identified risk, and issues as well as audit findings raised.
• End to end management of the reporting process and consolidation for regular internal and periodic statutory reporting to communicate an accurate and complete view of the IT risk profile and in a manner that guides actionable management decisions.
• Provide IT risk services in line with business expectations
• Manage the conceptualisation, planning, and delivery of IT Risk Management projects as assigned
• Drive capability development/capacity building of stakeholders in area of specialisation (IT risk methods, tools and frameworks)

What you will need:

• Over 5 years' experience in an IT Risk Manager role
• Relevant IT/Risk Management Degree or higher

We can be a match if you can:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Able to hit the ground running
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

16/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.