Information Governance Risk Manager at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• As part of our talent team at FNB Commercial - Compliance and Risk Office , 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.
• Provide guidance and support on data governance frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Review and enhance business processes involving data management to ensure data security and integrity.
• Identify gaps in data governance processes and recommend enhancements.
• Monitor systems for potential data quality issues and mitigate risks.
• Advise on solutions and controls for data breaches and data governance issues.
• Implement and monitor data governance processes and capabilities.
• Stay updated with industry standards and collaborate with stakeholders to align practices.
• Provide data governance awareness training and establish learning opportunities for other risk, compliance and business role players.
• Review and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Advise on governance and control requirements from data governance laws.
• Provide input on data incidents and breaches.
• Enhance data risk surveillance and tracking.
• Oversee and manage data governance compliance for specific business units, ensuring alignment with overall organizational policies and standards.
• Balance governance requirements with data monetization and other business needs, ensuring that business objectives are met without compromising data governance.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, Information/Data Management, Legal, Compliance, or Auditing.
• Possess certifications such as CDMP (advantageous).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in information security, information governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory, Monitoring/Audit, or similar environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial institution.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of data governance best practices.
• Ability to drive the implementation of data governance programs.
• Proficiency in data analytics for governance reviews and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

End Date: September 29, 2025