Specialist: Information and Technology Risk at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To provide independent oversight, advice and assistance to the business in the identification, evaluation, assessment and treatment of information and technology related risks.

• To improve risk awareness and risk culture through challenging first-line management’s information and technology risk management practices.

Experience

Minimum:

• 5 or more years’ experience in Risk Management and/or Internal/ External Auditing. 

• Proven experience in a governance and oversight capacity, e.g. IT Governance, IT Audit or Information Security

• Proven experience and understanding of Cyber and IT Security best practice and principles.

Ideal:

• Banking industry experience and knowledge

• Experience in data privacy and related compliance, e.g. RDARR, DAMA, GDPR

• Prior experience in a Cyber or IT Security role, e.g. ISO role, cyber security role, IT auditor (IT Security specialisation) 

• 5+ years’ specialist experience within risk and compliance

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Experience applying/ Basic understanding of relevant risk methodologies and IT/ Cyber Security control frameworks, e.g. COBIT, ISF, ISO, NIST, ITIL, COSO, DAMA, DM-BOK

• Experience in performing risk and control assessments

• Experience in information risk management 

• Experience in IT risk management including information security

• General business acumen

• Understanding of IT/ Cyber Security and Cloud Computing

Ideal:

• Banking industry experience and knowledge, including BCBS-239 (RDARR principles)

• Experience in Information Technology Audit and Continuous Auditing techniques 

• Understanding of Data Management practices

• Knowledge of leading practices and regulatory requirements 

Skills

• Communications Skills

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

• Attention to Detail

• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

• Influencing Skills

• Analytical Skills

Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action

• Working with People

• Persuading and Influencing

• Presenting and Communicating Information

• Analysing

• Creating and Innovating

• Planning and Organising

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

• Adapting and Responding to Change

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

• Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends if required

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required

• Ability and willingness to work in an open plan environment

• Willing and able to use own home as a formal office / base of operations (including space for ad hoc storage of paperwork, stock, etc.)