Information Risk Specialist at Capitec Bank

To mitigate risk to Capitec Bank by ensuring data/information risk across the organisation is identified, evaluated, managed, mitigated and reported in line with strategic requirements and best practice.The role is situated within the Risk Management division and focus specifically  on Information/Data related risks (confidentiality, integrity and availability of data) across the organisation.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational)
• A relevant tertiary qualification (diploma/certificate/degree) in Information Management/ Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Risk, Auditing, Governance.
• Post graduate Diploma in the above disciplines would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in risk management/data management and/or internal audit.
• Proven experience in Data governance, IT Audit or Information security
• Experience with RDARR, DAMA, GDPR; Some experience gained within the banking industry and/or Data analysis and capability experience would be ideal

Knowledge of:

• Risk management practices and frameworks
• Data Management best practices and frameworks
• How information and risk IT interface with Data and Digital
• Understand relationships and controls regarding vendor relationships and cloud environment.
• Understand IT architecture, best practise in industry, Cloud architecture,
• DAMA (Data management Association; sets best practice standards.)
• Legal and regulatory controls applicable to information risk

Ideal Knowledge of:

• Banking knowledge
• Knowledge of risk management best practices and/or RDARR principles, COSO, ISF
• IT audit and Information Security (ISF, CobiT etc.)
• Competencies
  • Deciding and Initiating Action 
  • Adhering to Principles and Values 
  • Relating and Networking 
  • Influencing and persuading 
  • Presenting and Communicating Information 
  • Writing and Reporting 
  • Creating and innovating 
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts 
  • Planning and organising 
• Strategic Thinking Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Effective communication skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Willingness to travel nationally if and when required
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Ability and willingness to work in an open plan environment
• Understands and appreciates the need for confidentiality