IT Risk Analyst (6 MONTH CONTRACT)

at  Bidvest bank

TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring ongoing risk monitoring.
• An IT Risk Analyst must possess strong technical skills in cybersecurity, network, system, and application security, along with a solid understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, POPIA, and GDPR).
• Proficiency with risk management tools, SIEM systems, and vulnerability scanners is essential, along with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and respond to incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• B Com Degree (majoring in Risk management/ Auditing and/or Accounting)
• CRISC certification
• ISO 27001 Foundation

Ideal

• B. Com Degree
• Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Minimum Experience

• 2 to 4 years’ IT Risk/IT Internal Audit experience within the banking industry OR
• 2 to 4 years’ experience within the banking industry (with a general understanding and awareness of the functioning of key functions within the banking industry).
• Basic understanding of relevant risk/information security methodologies such as ISO, NIST and PCI-DSS.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate, with intermediate-level Word and Excel processing skills
• Inter-personal and other qualities:
• Self-starter/take initiative/ “think differently”
• Continuous improvement of day-to-day tasks and deliverables.
• Innovative with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and performance driven with positive and constructive interaction with direct and indirect team members within the Bank

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

To assist with the facilitation and monitoring of effective IT Risk Management throughout the Bank – which includes the identification, measurement, control and minimization of loss associated with IT related risks within the environment.