IT & Operational Risk Analyst job opportunity at Firstrand.



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Firstrand IT & Operational Risk Analyst
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Job Description To provides oversight, challenge, and assurance across technology and operational risk domains, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and reported in line with the organisation’s Risk Management Framework and risk appetite. You will work closely with Technology and business stakeholders to independently review and challenge IT risk management practices, control environments, third-party arrangements, and change initiatives. This role is well suited to a risk professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving digital environment and is confident providing constructive challenge. Provide independent review and challenge of IT risk and control assessments Assess control design and operating effectiveness across key IT domains (e.g., access management, change management, incident management, SDLC, data governance) Oversee risks relating to cloud services, infrastructure, applications, and system resilience Provide Second Line oversight of technology transformation and change initiatives Review and challenge risk acceptances and residual risk positions Provide independent oversight and challenge of cyber security risk assessments and controls Review vulnerability management reporting, penetration testing results, and remediation tracking Monitor cyber-related Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and emerging threat themes Challenge control effectiveness across identity & access management, data protection, network security, and incident response Escalate material cyber risks and ensure appropriate governance reporting Review and challenge First Line RCSAs and risk registers Monitor emerging operational risk themes and systemic control weaknesses Assess remediation plans and validate closure evidence Provide Second Line oversight of third-party and technology vendor risk management Review due diligence and ongoing monitoring of critical service providers Challenge outsourcing risk assessments and concentration risk exposure Assess IT and data security risks arising from third-party arrangements Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of IT, cyber, and operational risk policies and standards Ensure policies remain aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice Provide guidance to First Line teams on policy interpretation and implementation Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Risk Management Framework Maintain IT-related risk appetite metrics and KRIs Prepare clear, concise reporting for senior management and Board Risk Committees Support regulatory engagement and internal audit interactions #FNBBotswana #Post #LI-JJ1 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.   13/03/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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