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IT Risk HeadFirstRand Namibia Limited • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
IT Risk Head

IT Risk Head

FirstRand Namibia Limited • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

IT Risk Head page is loaded## IT Risk Headlocations : Johannesburgtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : November 28, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id : R40948#

  • Job Description
  • Hello Future IT Risk Head Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talented team, 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. To effectively implement and monitor execution of the IT risk management programme across the Business Units and apply risk mitigation to support the business in achieving its strategies in accordance with Group IT risk governance requirements, design and build risk programmes that covers all related legislation.
  • Are you someone who can do :
  • Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
  • Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans to facilitate the provision of adequate financial resources.
  • Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
  • Execute defined business strategy by translating it into the business operations.
  • Communicate policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
  • Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure.
  • Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Creates risk awareness and manages audit findings.
  • Participate in Group risk forums where required and cascades relevant information through team.
  • Ensure integrated view and reporting of relevant business information.
  • Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes Ensure reporting of identified inconsistencies or opportunies.
  • Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
  • Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide advice to relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends Provide thought leadership and expertise.
  • Manage the segment's IT risk profile in line with business risk appetite.
  • Continuous monitoring of levels of IT risks across the Segment by tracking implementation of management action plans to mitigate or address identified risk, and issues as well as audit findings raised.
  • Ensure that IT Risk governance across the segment is fully functional and in accordance with business governance (IT, business) and Risk requirements.
  • Implement and maintain sound IT Risk processes and controls to ensure IT services are delivered in a risk enabled environment.
  • Produce regular reports to communicate accurate and complete view of the IT risk profile and in a manner that guides actionable management decisions.
  • Escalate relevant risks and issues including remediation plans to relevant stakeholders and committees.
  • Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
  • Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
  • Dare to imagine the change with us if you are :
  • An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it.
  • A disruptor in your field of IT expertise
  • An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves
  • Known for your delivery track record.
  • Wanting to be in a career that makes meaningful contribution to your and other people's lives.
  • We’ll make a good match if you’re :
  • Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more.
  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
  • Courageous - you're brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to put your hand up and take ownership.
  • A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
  • Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.
  • You’ll benefit from our changeable benefits like :
  • Inspiring work environment
  • Work that is challenging
  • Space to make a difference.
  • Opportunities to innovate.
  • Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
  • Resources to help you with your professional development.
  • Generous leave policy
  • Preferential employee banking rates
  • When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online.
  • As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA.
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  • #FNB
  • #MERCHANT PLACE
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  • Job Details
  • Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
  • 28 / 11 / 25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .

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