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Job Description
Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of information-related risks across the organisation. Own the enterprise-wide data risk register and ensure regular updates and reporting to senior management. Oversee the implementation of risk controls and monitor their effectiveness, escalating issues as required. • Develop and maintain the information risk management framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite. • Conduct regular risk assessments on information assets, processes, and third-party data handling. • Advise business units on risk mitigation strategies for data privacy, security breaches, and regulatory non-compliance. • Coordinate incident response for information risk events, including data breaches and policy violations. • Report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging threats to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and relevant governance committees. • Ensure risk management practices are embedded in all information governance initiatives and projects. • Support regulatory inspections and internal reviews. • Educate stakeholders on governance principles and best practices. • Partner with FSR Information Governance leads on setting Group standards through existing workgroups. • Contribute to the development and execution of the information governance strategy aligned with business objectives. • Driving metrics and roadmap activities to enhance maturity. • Identifying governance requirements and implementing standards and processes. • Embedding governance into business processes and operations. • Measure and report on governance KPIs. • Provide guidance and advisory support on governance practices to enable informed decision-making. • Deliver training and awareness programmes to stakeholders on governance disciplines and capabilities. • Optimise governance processes and ensure their implementation across business units.
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Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 24/07/26 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.