Discoverys core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank is a bank like no other a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. Were all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If youre adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment thats safe and nurturing.
Job Purpose
The Data Risk Manager develops the Banks ability to identify and manage systemic risk exposure with relative speed and accuracy in a proactive manner. The incumbent builds and maintains a strong IT governance framework, data governance framework and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the applicable legislation and regulations.
The incumbent also has a deep understanding of the data management principles and architecture, and understands the complexities of an integrated digital environment. The output of which will allow for an appropriate risk reporting mechanism through the identification of associated risks.
This role establishes an overarching and cross-functional governance capability that enables risk-reporting practices. In addition, a deep understanding of BCBS 239 principles that will enable and allow the Bank to implement a solution that aggregates and reviews data and IT/digital capabilities and report on adherence. The Manager Data defines frameworks and principles to gather and review risk data according to the banks risk reporting governance frameworks and ensures that the business processes associated to these principles are embedded into the IT Systems during the build phase. The frameworks also include the governance of third party/vendor management.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
- Working with the appropriate Business, Risk, IT and Information Security teams to ensure processes and systems that hold and/or process client data and information are secure and robust from a data protection perspective, including data sharing internally with Group companies or externally with e.g. 3rd party suppliers
- Ensuring the documentation of processing activities regarding personal information processed within Discovery Bank
- Conducting data privacy impact assessments when personal information is processed within the Discovery Bank to ensure adequate measures and standards exist to comply with conditions of lawful processing
- Provides the framework for risk change control to address identified strategic risks
- Builds a framework that enables the aggregating of all material risk data across the Bank that is complete, useful, relevant, accurate, and timely in order to identify current and emerging risk exposure
- Establishes risk-reporting practices across the bank that adheres to BCBS 239 principles, which also includes the implementation of remedial actions
- Build and continuously enhance the infrastructure for reporting on key information for the Board and Senior Executives to identify, monitor, and manage risk
- Values driven
- Facilitation and conflict resolution capabilities and builds working relationships
- Problem solving and analytical capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical detail in clear and concise manner
- Ability to work under time constraints with minimal supervision in an agile environment
- Knowledge of Banking products, processes and systems is an advantage
- Extensive systems and business experience with a proven track record of innovation, delivery and performance
- Business or Business Science degree.
- At least 5 years experience in managing data teams for large commercial entities, preferably with exposure to banking and payments.
- A good understanding of information technology
- Professional certification in Information Privacy
- A good understanding of BCBS 239 principles / RDARR
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
