Head Internal Audit - Technology

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.

To lead and review the audit process for multiple portfolio's and area of specialty in line with the Group Internal Audit strategy to provide independent and objective assurance and advice within a segment or area of expertise to ensure sustainable client centric management of risk across SBG.

• Post Graduate Degree/Degree IT/Computer Science/Information Systems
• Other Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships ie (CISA, CIA)
• ISACA Membership or equivalent
• Other relevant ISACA or equivalent certifications (CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CCAK)
• Management/Leadership programmes through accredited institutes
• Financial services strategy programmes

Experience required:

• 10 years proven experience in project/programme management, and leading multiple audit/advisory projects across the organization.
• Experience in building partnerships and engaging with multiple stakeholders at senior levels and regulators across the ecosystem.
• Experience in understanding IT general and application controls and analysing complex sets of data to interpret, visualize and identify trends.
• Experience in building and leading large teams; Change management experience.
• Audit of technology infrastructure and security
• Experience in audit firms, financial services(banking/insurance) or telecommunications.
• Learning and use of AI in auditing

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Maintain IA Professional Practices
• Management of Audit Function
• Operational Planning
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control