Compliance Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

The GRSC Manager is responsible for implementing security and risk management strategies to increase cyber and IT security maturity within the organisation; and to plan and implement IT Governance and Compliance mechanisms to control policies, procedures, [URL Removed] role will also ensure a secure IT change environment that enables rapid change while minimising the possibility of disruption to services.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Operational Agility

Collaborate with DBS leadership and business stakeholders to develop an annual operational plan in line with the DBS strategy for:
Security and Risk
IT Governance and Compliance
IT Change Management
Testing and Quality Assurance
Develop and update policies, procedures, processes and SOPs for all areas of work to ensure the environment will be able to change rapidly enough to meet evolving business requirements
Oversee the management of procedures and processes to stabilise and optimise technology security practices within the business
Collaborate with Specialists and business to develop ways to embed and track the adherence to IT governance and compliance frameworks and industry requirements
Conduct security due diligence and integration for DFA 3rd party acquisitions and partnerships and external contractors

Customer Centricity

Maintain Service Level Agreements with internal and external customers to ensure that quality service is provided
Provide governance and regulatory advisory services to customer and business environments, ensuring they are up to date with industry information on security and IT governance practices
Facilitate the identification and assessment of technology risks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of IT security control
Oversee the enforcement of security measures, techniques and related management procedures (firewalls, security appliances, intrusion detection ) to minimise operational downtime
Oversee that the prioritisation and roll out of changes are done efficiently, without negatively impacting customers or agreed-upon service levels
Oversee and sign-off on testing and quality assurance plans, ensuring adherence to plans to not affect project timelines

Business Centricity

Develop and manage high performing and alert team to facilitate the implementation of DFA business strategic objectives
Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks and mitigate timeously with no harm to business operations
Oversee and co-ordinate enterprise-wide annual compliance assessments/ audits
Collaborate with team to identify risks for emerging technologies and ensure alignment to relevant legalisation or the changes thereof
Develop, update and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Confer with business to share business security objectives and concerns to achieve higher levels of business security

Capability Requirements

Monitor and analyse technology risk trends and advise IT management on appropriate actions to strengthen internal operations and achieve strategic objectives
Collaborate with the Technology Ecosystem and Supplier Network to have the latest industry trends and technology on hand
Co-create and innovate with customers and partners to bring best in class solutions to the business
Oversee the creation and management of a knowledge repository for the team
Expand your IT capabilities by obtaining relevant certification's and higher levels within DBS beyond your assigned areas of expertise

Transformational Leadership

Set meaningful performance targets for direct reports and clearly outline efforts required to reach deliverables (the DFA way)
Formulate and agree on the bi-annually or annually performance contracts and Individual Development Plans
Actively drive new ways of working and new mind- set within the newly transformed IT
Support, coach and mentor staff
Conduct bi-annual or annual performance-based appraisals with direct reports and take corrective action where necessary
Encourage employees to participate in organisational learning opportunities
Use new culture and values systems drive engagement, manage team performance and promote cohesiveness

Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

B-Degree in Information Technology (honours or masters would be advantageous)
Certification:
IT security or Cyber-security certification - compulsory
ITIL (Intermediate level or above) - compulsory (intermediate preferred)
4-5 working experience in IT Governance, Security, Risk, Compliance, Audit Assurance
At least 8 years' experience within ICT Infrastructure environment
Demonstrated exposure to Enterprise architecture frameworks
Intermediate to advanced experience with IT Change Management

We are looking for a strong highly motivated individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment. Shoudl this role suit you, kindly contact Vikki Moonsamy at [Email Address Removed] for a confidential discussion.

Desired Skills