Chief Information Security Officer

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is accountable for establishing, leading and continuously enhancing Absa's enterprise cyber security and information security capability.

The role is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the organisation's information assets, digital platforms, technology infrastructure and customer services. The CISO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of cyber risk management, cyber defence, security operations, security engineering, cyber resilience, identity and access management, threat intelligence and regulatory compliance.

As a member of the Information & Technology Office (ITO) Executive Committee, the CISO works closely with business and technology leaders to ensure security is embedded into business strategy, technology transformation and operational decision-making. The role provides assurance to the Board, Executive Management, regulators, customers and stakeholders that Absa maintains an effective cyber security posture aligned to regulatory requirements, industry best practice and the organisation's risk appetite.

The CISO plays a critical role in enabling innovation and digital growth while ensuring appropriate protection against cyber threats, operational disruption, reputational damage and financial loss.

• Define, maintain and execute Absa's enterprise-wide cyber security strategy and operating model.
• Develop a multi-year cyber security roadmap aligned to business objectives, technology transformation initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish cyber security as a strategic business enabler that supports innovation, digital adoption and customer trust.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging cyber threats, industry trends and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Advise Executive Committees, Risk Committees and the Board on cyber security strategy, risk and resilience.

• Establish and oversee the enterprise cyber risk management framework.
• Ensure cyber risks are identified, assessed, quantified, prioritised and managed in alignment with the organisation's risk appetite.
• Provide regular reporting on cyber risk exposure to executive management and governance forums.
• Embed cyber risk management practices into business processes, technology change programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective management of third-party and supply chain cyber security risks.

• Lead and continuously enhance the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Oversee cyber threat monitoring, threat hunting, detection and response capabilities.
• Ensure the effective identification, containment, investigation and remediation of cyber security incidents.
• Maintain executive oversight…