Senior Manager: Data and Digital Risk Assurance at Nedbank

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.

Job 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