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The Standard Bank group is a leading financial services provider that supports Africa's growth and development. As a brand with a legacy of over 160 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa.
Job Description
- To implement the Group Cyber Resilience strategy securing platforms ecosystems 3rd party integration protecting sensitive data, applications and supporting infrastructure from infiltration or misuse guiding security capabilities in client segment and solutions.
- Facilitate security services ensuring that policies, standards and controls are embedded to prevent reputational, financial or other losses and compliance with regulatory requirements. Educate employees about their InfoSec responsibilities
- Alert the responsible stakeholders where there is non-compliance to Cyber Resilience Policies and Standards, and work with them to identify and recommend practical and feasible remediation plans and technical solutions
- Assess information security maturity scores and guide the implementation thereof for continual awareness and prioritisation efforts and ensure compliance to information security standards is monitored
- Collaborate with feature teams, product owners, architecture, IT, business, vendors and other stakeholders to investigate risk remediation controls
- Collaborate with threat intelligence, cybersecurity, security engineering and other risk functions to develop and maintain a holistic information security strategy and remediation plans
- Communicate and raise awareness regarding policies in the business, technology and risk communities
Qualifications
- Degree: Business Commerce/Information Technology/Risk Management (Min)
- Post Graduate Degree: Business Commerce/Information Technology (Pref)
Additional Information
Experience Required: Cyber Security
- 5-7 years: Experience in an information security or Audit role within the banking and /or financial services sector. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced and multi-system IT environment
- 5-7 years: Good working knowledge and experience with the implementation and management of information security policies and frameworks within a corporate environment. Management experience working with individuals and teams from diverse cultures
- 5-7 years: Strong IT understanding, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models and cyber security trends and solutions
