Information Risk and Security Officer - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 02-02-2016 7:08:35 PM
01-03-2016 7:08:35 PM
The company is a new generation investment manager that offers investors access to more sources of return and more ways to manage risk. Their IT Team, as a support function and partner with business, is on a journey to enhance the current technology platforms and to create business differentiator. As part of this journey there is a need to appoint an IT Security and Risk Officer to manage the implementation of IT governance and security practices. The position is based in Johannesburg, and has reporting line into the CIO.

We are looking for a someone with experience in IT Security and Risk who will be responsible for:

• Input into the drafting of Group policies.
• Driving improvement initiatives on IT Governance and Risk Management.
• Improving awareness of information security across the business
• Driving initiatives to ensure compliance with IT and privacy related legislation

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and improvement and IT governance practices in conjunction with the broader IT team
• Identify and participate in relevant training interventions to promote personal development
• Keep up to date with emerging security threats and risks and drive initiatives to mitigate the risk
• Set strategic direction for IT security and risk practices
• Input into the broader IT strategy
• Identify and maintain a network of expert resources that will provide support for continuous improvement in the security and risk domain
• Build relationships with the security and risk community across the Group.
• Implement training and awareness interventions to improve risk awareness in the organisation
• Monitor and report on residual risk within the IT environment
The Person

Qualifications & experience

• Relevant degree e.g. B.Com, B.Sc in information system or risk management
• Understanding of the principles of IT security and risk
• Evidenced implementation ability
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Personal attributes
• Uses initiative, takes ownership and is able to question from base principles
• Logical and detail orientated
• Strong quantitative ability and highly analytical
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of business, process needs and risks
• Proven track record in building successful internal and external relationships
• Excellent standards in execution
• Experience in leading within a results-orientated environment, with strong business ethics and commitment to the highest standards
• Must conform to the values of the Company / Group and the principles by which the company operates.

Formal behavioural competencies required

• Analysis and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Excellence/Quality Orientation
• Building Strategic Relationships / Networking
• Influencing and Impact (Inc. Negotiation)
• Business Insight and Risk Awareness
• Commercial and Financial Acumen
• Knowledge Sharing
• Process and Technological Competence
• Developing People
• Monitoring and Measuring