Information Security Analyst I at Nedbank

Job Purpose
To analyse information security related tasks within the ambit of existing information security policies; rules; standards and processes; procedures and practices as well as business rules. Working independently within the agreed work practices with minimum supervision to deliver on work tasks. Mentor administrators. Communicate to the specialists; execute analysis work tasks; perform operational tasks; question and recommend improvements to the existing policies; process and procedures. To ensure stability and up-time for areas the incumbent takes responsibility for; which will require availability per prior agreement to perform job related duties outside of normal working hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients by demonstrating understanding of client needs; communication and acting on feedback; in line with know your clients process.
• Retain and grow business with existing/new clients through regular engagement/interactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders through collaboration; information sharing and giving and receiving feedback.
• •Deliver quality client solutions in the interest of the client and in compliance with FAIS and JSE regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients by demonstrating understanding of client needs; communication and acting on feedback; in line with know your clients process.
• Retain and grow business with existing/new clients through regular engagement/interactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders through collaboration; information sharing and giving and receiving feedback.
• Deliver quality client solutions in the interest of the client and in compliance with FAIS and JSE regulation.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Market foreign exchange; money marketand derivative products to our client base through communication channels.
• Provide information flow to clients by keeping them up to date with market movements; economic events and available products to mitigate their risk; or enhance their returns.
• Increase market share to meet turnover and profitability targets.
• Monitor daily performance by analysing own contribution against expected outcomes.
• Adhere to internal compliance standards and external regulatory requirements for transactions; proposals and documentation by informing relevant internal stakeholders.
• Resolve work obstacles by managing on a case-by-case basis and early escalation where required.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• A+, N + S+ or Relevant information Security Qualifications 

Type of Exposure

• Completed Reports and Achieved Budgets
• Developed and Implemented Communications Strategy
• Manage internal process
• Managed Relationships
• Managed Transformation & Innovation
• Managed Self
• Provided Administrative Support

Minimum Experience Level

• At least 5 years experience in IT environment of which at least 2 years in Information Security operations

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• TCP/IP
• Information Security terms and definitions
• Basic computer concepts
• Relevant Operating System
• Information Security policies and procedures

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills