Senior Risk Manager - Strategic Execution Risk

Job Purpose

Nedbank Group Technology Risk is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Risk Manager to provide strategic and operational risk expertise, advice, assistance, consultancy services and general support for Strategic Execution Risk. The successful candidate will play a critical role in in-souring experts to conduct technical IT reviews on various projects such as code reviews, architectural reviews, security reviews and pre-implementation reviews.  

Job Responsibilities

• Support the and Head of GT Risk in embedding a robust risk management culture and framework.
• Strengthen technology delivery by applying robust IT technical skills and comprehensive knowledge of modern architecture, data, SDLC, and project management to improve solution quality, reduce delivery risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement and influence improvement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with Nedbank strategic objectives and regulatory requirements, and that of the broader Nedbank organisation.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to embed effective risk management practices and ensure consistent application of risk processes across the organisation.
• Implement the Strategic Execution Risk Management Framework by facilitating ongoing reviews including risk assessment, identification, analysis, evaluation and reporting.
• Support business units in the mitigation of key risk exposures.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Certifications

Preferred Certifications

• Honours/Postgraduate qualification in IT and/or IT Risk Management

Minimum Experience Level

• At least 5 years’ experience in risk management within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on IT risk disciplines, of which at least 2 years must be management of a team.
• Solid understanding of IT risk management frameworks and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in implementing risk policies, procedures, and controls within a complex organisational environment.
• Solid IT Technical Skills with a very good understanding of modern architecture, data, Systems Development Life Cycle and project management.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies