Job Description
To provide advice, guidance and support to the business and technology community to ensure appropriate implementation of an IT risk management programme in accordance with governance and IT risk requirements.To oversee the implementation and monitoring of a risk management framework including policies, standards and security architecture to ensure sound IT management practices.
Hello Future IT Risk Specialist
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 team in FNB Retail Legal Risk and Compliance, 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.
Are you someone who can:
- Identify and assess IT risks across systems, processes, and projects within various business units
- Determine inherent risk levels by evaluating likelihood and impact
- Rate residual risk post-control implementation and ensure alignment with risk appetite and tolerance
- Assist in identifying and implementing controls to mitigate IT risks
- Conduct control effectiveness testing to validate adequacy and performance
- Recommend improvements where control weaknesses are identified
- Engage with stakeholders across BU, Segment, and Divisional levels to communicate risk posture and mitigation progress
- Report on open risks, risk events, and their impact to relevant governance forums and management
- Provide risk insights and updates during audits, steering committees, and risk forums
You will be an ideal candidate if you have:
- An IT related qualifications such as BSC, Informatics or Internal
- ISACA certification, CRISC, CISA or related will be beneficial
- 1-3 years’ work experience in IT Risk or IT Internal Audit
- Advised business units on IT risk-related policies, standards, and procedures
- Supported the development and refinement of risk management processes to ensure compliance and operational resilience
- Promoted awareness and understanding of risk frameworks across different business functions
You will have access to:
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- A challenging working environment
- Opportunities to innovate
We can be a match if you:
- Monitor and report on IT risk performance using Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and other metrics
- Support dashboarding and data visualization efforts to communicate risk trends and insights effectively
- Track and escalate emerging risks and performance deviations
- Engage with internal and external audit teams to support risk-related queries and assessments
- Assist business units in understanding audit findings and developing appropriate action plans
- Track and report on the resolution of audit findings, ensuring timely and effective remediation
- Develop working knowledge of different business units and their operational environments
- Understand and support the management of various risk types (e.g., operational, cyber, compliance, third-party)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated risk management across the segment
Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!
All 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.
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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.
27/08/25
All 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.
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