Analyst – IT Risk

Profile:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying IT risks affecting the Group and recommend risk mitigation strategies and policies
• Maintain relevant IT Risk Registers and follow-up defined remedial actions with risk owners on a timely basis.
• Work closely with IT Security specialists to monitor compliance to policies and procedures as well as with relevant industry standards, laws & regulations.
• Provide inputs to the Senior Manager / Chief Risk Officer in improving the operational/IT/BCP risk framework, processes, guidelines and policies
• Capture and maintain relevant key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate/ report identified risks and issues identified via proper channels.
• Participate in the review of new products, processes, IT systems and digital projects.
• Participate in Business Continuity implementation efforts for the department and for the organisation as whole.
• Provide assistance in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery drills, document assessment results, and recommend enhancements to performing continuity processes across the organisation.
• Ensure that business continuity and recovery action plans are kept up to date and reflective of business requirements and environmental change.
• Prepare relevant reports for presentation to appropriate risk management forums/committees.
• Participate in the implementation of the risk awareness programme for the overall user base as part of ongoing enterprise training plan.

Candidate profile:

• Degree in IT or IT Risk Management / Business Information Systems / Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or any other related field of study
• Experience in risk management or similar role and knowledge of the IT related standards would be an advantage
• Detail-oriented and critical thinking
• Good communication skills and ability to engage at multiple corporate levels
• Good teamwork and work ethic

Advantages:

• Grow within a learning focused Risk team
• Hone your IT risk/Audit knowledge in a fast moving/technology focused leading Financial services provider
• Learn BCP concepts and real world application