IT Risk Analyst at Santam Insurance

What will make you successful in this role?

• Monitoring of the IT risk registers and having the influence to change and address instances where IT Risk is not being effectively managed. 
• Building the trust and confidence with First Line Risk Management and key stakeholders.
• Review and provide input to the development and documentation of IT-related policies, standards and guidelines.
• Monitoring of IT Issues to ensure there are adequate root cause analysis, risk management and remediation of highly rated IT issues. 
• Provide guidance and recommendations to management to strengthen the IT Control environment. 
• Monitoring of the Data risk appetite at Second line level, ensuring correct representation that guides bottom-up planning (and embedding). Ensure measurement and monitoring by business owners follows a sound methodology across the group.
• Monitoring of data breaches and incidents to ensure there are adequate root cause analysis, risk management and remediation of highly rated issues. 
• Collaboration with compliance team to ensure adequate training is provided to mitigate data breach risks. 

Qualification and Experience

• Risk Management qualification
• Relevant IT qualification (that provide knowledge on IT Risk Management)
• Five years’ experience in an IT and/or Data Risk Role

Skills

• Advanced computer skills (Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint).
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills at all levels of management.
• Analytical skills, numerical/statistical skills.
• Evaluation and data collection skills.
• Delivery/results orientated.
• Good communication and English writing skills.