Chief Information Security Officer (PPB SA)

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To lead global approach with technical, business, industry across geographies achieving interoperable information security partnerships securing 3rd party integration in platforms, ecosystems. To provide Information Security expertise to SBG on effective InfoSec to prevent reputational, financial losses. To lead, direct InfoSec practice, shape and realise Group InfoSec vision, strategy, governance, strategic programmes, direct all security capabilities, shared services across all geographies.  Anticipate global trends, identify probabilities and interpret impact across Group and Country technology, use as input to shape and inform information security strategies and solutions and utilise local and global research outcomes in business cases that results in value-adding strategies for the Group.  Attend industry forums (e.g. financial institutions, professional bodies) to build networks, share knowledge, keep abreast of trends, raise the profile of SBG Information Security and obtain knowledge that will enable the achievement of Information Security strategies and objectives.  Benchmark security spending with global peers and ensure the effective use of resources to mature the security capabilities and improve hacking resistance.  Bring to bear knowledge of domestic and international banking industry, including knowledge of regulatory requirements of local markets e.g., SARB, UK, Nigeria to make visible and influence information security requirements enabling Group and Country Business strategies.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology
• Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce
• IT Risk/security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA Required
• IS and /or Audit certification (CISA, CISSP, or GIAC equivalent) ISO27000 or equivalent King IV (security section)

Experience

• More than 10 years experience in an information security or Audit leadership role within the banking and /or financial services sector. Experience working in a multi vendor and outsourced IT environment.
• More than 10 years working knowledge and experience with the implementation and management of capabilities and frameworks within a corporate environment. Leadership/ management experience working with individuals and teams from diverse cultures.
• More than 10 years strong IT understanding developed over time, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models whilst maintaining and managing multi dimensional aspects of the client portfolio, allowing for the growth of a comprehensive understanding of the world of work specifically focused in the financial sector.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Information Security Management
• Benefits Management
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Risk Management
• IT Strategy & Planning 
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
• Organization Change Management