Head Internal Audit – Technology – Standard Bank Group

Job Description

About the Organisation

Standard Bank Group operates as a prominent financial services institution centered on the African continent and active globally, providing professional advancement pathways and collaborative environments alongside skilled practitioners. The organisation serves diverse clientele including individual consumers, commercial enterprises, wealthy households, and large global corporations, with a core mission to foster economic expansion throughout Africa and deliver genuine value.

Role Overview

The position involves directing and evaluating evaluation procedures across various portfolios and specialized domains aligned with the internal evaluation strategy of the group. The purpose is to deliver independent, objective evaluations and guidance within a specific expertise area, guaranteeing sustainable, client-focused risk mitigation throughout the enterprise.

Mandatory Background and Knowledge

Candidates must possess a university degree or postgraduate qualification focusing on Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems. Additional essential qualifications comprise professional memberships such as ISACA or equivalent designations, alongside relevant credentials including CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CCAK, and completion of accredited management or leadership programmes, plus financial services strategy training.

Professional Background

Applicants require a decade of demonstrated background managing projects or programmes and directing numerous evaluation and advisory assignments enterprise-wide. Essential competencies include forging alliances and communicating with executive stakeholders and regulatory bodies across the ecosystem, comprehending information technology general and application controls, examining intricate data sets to discern patterns, and leading substantial workforces through organisational transitions. Familiarity with reviewing technology infrastructure and security, working within evaluation practices, financial institutions like banking and insurance, telecommunications, and leveraging artificial intelligence for evaluation purposes is also required.

How to Apply

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