IT Risk Manager

What will you do?

The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of Sanlam Group Technology that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the Sanlam Group.

The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and management of the IT Risk Management Framework and processes for SGT. The IT Risk Manager will be involved in reporting on IT related risks in all the clusters to the Limited Audit & Risk committee.

What will make you successful in this role?

Outputs

• 2nd line Audit assurance and compliance
• Implementing & Automating Risk management processes 
• Accurate and effective reporting of IT Risks
• Develop Reporting templates (CURA & TPRM tool)
• Timeous escalation of new, high, or escalating risks
• Own and manage the Risk Acceptance and review process within Sanlam Group Technology(SGT)– provide input and quality assurance
• QA activities – Review & update risk articulation of risk data on CURA
• Implement Third Party Risk Management framework 
• Perform Third Party Risk Management activities – planning, assessment and reviews
• Manage and report progress on remedial activities from risk assessments
• Risk Acceptance Process for SGT– lead & execute
• Facilitate Awareness campaigns for the third-party risk management tool users
• Build strong relationships with Cyber security teams
• Assist with enforcing risk-related policy compliance
• Convene & co-ordinate risk review meetings with all SGT Service lines
• Capture and report on outcomes of review meetings
• Present at SGT Risk Manco Meetings
• Attend and present (as required) at the following meetings:
  • Internal & External audit meetings 
  • Group IT Audit & Risk Forum meeting
  • ISO forums
  • Third Party Risk Assessment reviews

Qualifications

• 3yr Diploma or Degree in either Risk or Security or related IT field (min NQF 7)
• Accredited Certification in Risk/Security beneficial

Experience

• A minimum of 3-years Risk Management experience (ideally in Information Technology)
• A minimum of 3-year experience of IT Audit and Assurance  
• 2-5 years’ experience working with Risk Management tools such as BWise, Cura, Barnowl etc.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years Microsoft Office experience (Excel/Word/ PowerPoint/Visio)
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in risk report writing and presentation
• Technical experience in the information security domain would be beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

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