Systems Risk Specialist

Job Description

To identify, analyze, and mitigate data and system-related risks that could threaten the organization, focusing on technical system development expertise and risk management acumen within environments like SAS Governance Compliance Management.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Degree/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/Information Systems or related field
• Certifications in Data Management or System Development are advantageous
• 4-6 years’ experience in three or more of the following: Operating in the Financial services industry, Operating in IT environment with wide knowledge of various IT technologies, IT risk assessment, management and compliance, Application and/or application security design, Data Management and DMBOK Practices
• 2-3 years working experience in a Project Environment
• Membership in professional bodies like DAMA SA is a supplement
• Hands-on experience in system development, configuration, or scripting (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python)
• Familiarity with risk systems such as SAS GCM, GRC platforms, or custom-built risk engines
• Understanding of system integration and data pipelines
• Exposure to SDLC and change management practices
• Ability to interpret risk frameworks and embed controls into system design
• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business principles
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk, and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Microsoft Office Product
• Cluster-specific operational knowledge
• Information Technology concepts
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• IT Risk and security principles

Responsibilities

• Work with Business, Risk, IT, and Information Security teams to ensure processes and systems that hold and/or process data and information are secure and robust
• Participate in the development and implementation of Data risk policies and procedures related to data management
• Advise on possible risk issues and mitigate risks timeously by establishing risk-reporting practices across Data Management Organization teams, including implementation of remedial actions
• Proactively develop the Bank’s ability to identify and manage Data risk exposure
• Participate in building and maintaining IT and Data governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
• Support the automation of Data risk reporting and analytics through system configuration and scripting
• Define frameworks and principles to gather and review data risk according to the bank’s risk reporting governance frameworks and ensure business processes associated with these principles are embedded into systems during the build phase
• Participate in building a framework that enables the aggregation of all material data risk across Group Finance that is complete, relevant, accurate, and timely to identify current and emerging risk
• Seek opportunities to improve processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to the Data & Storage Ops team
• Translate operational risk requirements into system specifications and development tasks within the SAS GCM Environment
• Guide Solution Delivery teams on Data Risk Maturity practices and values
• Ensure efficiency of Data Operations & Storage controls at a process level throughout the data life cycle
• Provide feedback to the cluster DMO and other relevant forums with respect to relevant data concerns and findings
• Ensure DMO initiatives are in adherence and alignment to Nedbank enterprise data initiatives and strategies
• Understand data management principles and architecture and the complexities of an integrated digital environment
• Bridge technical and risk domains, translating requirements effectively