Manager: IT Governance and Risk - Johannesburg, South Africa - Old Mutual

Description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Compliance Manager to join our team. The IT Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that our organization's IT systems, processes, and practices comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. This role will involve developing and implementing IT compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, managing audits, and serving as a point of contact for both internal and external audits.

You Would :

Develop and implement IT compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of IT systems, processes, and practices to identify compliance gaps and vulnerabilities.

Manage internal and external audits, including coordinating audit activities, providing documentation, facilitating interviews, and addressing findings and recommendations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders during audits and assessments.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, legal, and regulatory affairs, to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and recommend adjustments to IT policies and procedures as needed.

Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on IT compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.

Serve as a subject matter expert on IT compliance matters, providing guidance and support to IT project teams and business units.

Maintain documentation of IT compliance activities, including risk assessments, audit findings, corrective actions, and compliance reports.

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT compliance activities, including compliance status, audit findings, and remediation progress.

Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IT compliance management and incorporate relevant insights into organizational processes and strategies.

Minimum Job Requirements : Skills , Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP) preferred.

Proven experience (8 years) in IT compliance management, risk assessment, audit management, and serving as a point of contact for audits within a regulated industry, such as healthcare, finance, or technology.

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, standards, and frameworks related to IT compliance, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and ISO

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex IT systems and processes for compliance risks.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence change, drive process improvements, and foster a culture of compliance within an organization.

Attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in compliance documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Information Technology (IT) Risk, IT Governance, Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Risk

Education

Bachelor of Business Technology Management (BBTM): Information Technology (Required)

Closing Date

26 April 2024