Job description
- Location:Mumbai
- Department:Risk & Governance
- Division:IBP Risk & Compliance
- Employment Type:Full time
- Salary:Competitive
IT Risk Analyst (13162)
Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens
At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.
The role is responsible for oversight of the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework which includes:
- Critical Outsourcing assessments – providing subject matter expertise to conduct independent risk assessment, including inherent risk articulation, control effectiveness assessments, residual risk ratings and summaries, capturing and monitoring of follow up actions, and ensuring appropriate escalation / approval / reporting of risks identified to be out of appetite.
- Risk Event Reporting – providing guidance and challenge around First Line of Defence operational risk event reports to ensure key details are captured accurately and in a timely manner, including business impact and tracking of appropriate follow up actions.
- Action Tracking – oversight of risk mitigation plans and closure evidence to ensure plans are fit for purpose, and have been executed effectively
- Risk Acceptance – review and challenge of risks proposed for acceptance to ensure risks are accurately described, classified and processed in line with the risk management framework.
- Reporting – providing support to ensure technology risks are appropriately considered for escalation into the risk governance structure.
- Forward Looking Risk – support the Technology Risk community through scanning of emerging themes and horizon risks.
- Culture – support the broader operational risk community through advocacy of goals and processes, providing training and awareness activities where required.
- Training - Promote operational risk awareness and conduct training where required.
Technical knowledge
- Previous experience in a technology risk management role (any line of defence) or keen interest in moving to such a role
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial institution or other regulated environment
- Professional certifications an advantage (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM) including in related skills such as project management, technology processes
- Familiarity with modern technologies (e.g. Cloud, APIs, DevOps, AI)
Skills and how they are applied
- Comfortable challenging risk decisions made by the 1LoD
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and able to operate autonomously
- Passionate about technology risk and information security
- Demonstrable competency in operational risk management, stakeholder management, and taking a risk-based approach
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits here
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.
We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.
If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!
At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.
Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.
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