Overview
Senior Manager Risk - Technology at Absa Group. This role sits in the Finance Management (FM) COO Function and acts as a first line of defense (1LOD) champion for Technology, Information and Cyber risk. You will advise and solve complex problems while overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of risk framework designs, communicating with technical specialist teams across solution and delivery areas.
Responsibilities
The Finance Management (FM) COO team supports Heads of FM Functions in managing the overall Finance business to enable delivery of strategic objectives. Responsibilities include :
- Drive the Strategy for FM and its sub-functions
- Support Heads of FM sub-functions in strategy execution
- Drive the Colleague Agenda
- Cost and FTE management, including budget setting
- Operational support to Functions and sub-functions
- Operational risk support and coordination of risk deliverables for the Function
- Co-ordinate the above deliverables through a COO community within the Functions
The role of the Senior Manager Risk is to :
Provide independent, objective end-to-end operational risk advice and support to drive Risk practices for the FM COO function in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Operational and Resilience Risk Management FrameworkEnsure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Absa policiesKey Risk Areas and Domain Focus
Strategic Risk Framework Leadership : define and implement a comprehensive risk management framework for infrastructure and cloud environments; align risk strategies with goals and regulatory requirements; review technology, information and cyber policies and tools to reduce technology riskRisk Culture & Awareness : promote risk principles among senior finance leaders and teamsRisk Oversight & Challenge : monitor and challenge the operational risk profile of Finance; identify emerging risks; oversee risk across technology platforms; incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity; data vulnerability monitoring; risk reportingRegulatory Compliance & Governance : ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements; design risk-aligned technology processes and controls; adhere to Combined Assurance Policy and Testing MethodologyRisk Reporting & Escalation : lead evaluation and reporting of technology risk and compliance; ensure timely risk events reporting; prepare monthly and quarterly risk reports for governance bodiesKRIs & Metrics : develop and monitor risk indicators; build capability and continuous improvement in risk tools and processesProject Oversight & Technology Change : identify high / moderate risk projects; participate in project assurance; manage change across infrastructure servicesCyber Security : define and manage cyber security controls; participate in threat assessments; vendor cyber risk assessments; oversee cyber resilience managementQualifications
Preferred Education :
B degree or equivalent in Operational Risk Management / Audit or equivalent NQF level 6 or higherB degree in Information TechnologyCISA / CISSP / CISM / CGERT / PMP or IT Governance qualificationPreferred Experience :
2 years managerial / leadership experience4 years in risk and audit environment4 years in IT Governance4 years in Financial Business environment or relatedKnowledge of Absa operational processes, risk frameworks, and regulatory environmentExperience with OpenPages (ORMS) and MS OfficeExperience implementing risk or compliance frameworks end-to-endExperience with Operational Risk Governance and CommitteesAbility to operate independently; strong report writing, problem solving and analytical skillsEducation :
Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Legal and equal opportunity notices : Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to designated groups. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.
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