Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.Job Description To lead the implementation of the Stanbic Bank Kenya Information Risk policy as it relates to the holistic approach to Information Risk Management. To ensure country compliance with applicable Privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards. To provide oversight of the implementation of the Data Privacy Compliance Framework across all business units in the bank. Qualifications Type of Qualification:  First Degree Information Technology, Legal or related field Experience Required 3-4 years Apply Audit knowledge and experience to drive continuous improvement pertaining to data privacy across the legal entity, provide oversight during assessments and audits, and articulate and mitigate audit findings regarding gaps and legislative shortcomings that place Stanbic Bank at risk.   5-7 years Extensive and expert knowledge and management of Data Privacy preferable within Financial institutions, taking ownership pertaining to the legal and Information technology oversight regarding regulatory jurisdiction and cross-border aspects into account in order to safeguard the institution, legal entities and and clients safe at all times. Drive automation and continuous improvements of banking systems and platforms Behavioural Competencies: Challenging Ideas Analytical & Critical Thinking Attention to Detail Stakeholder management and engagement Upholding Standards Technical Competencies: Data Compliance and legal understanding of this laws: Core mastery of data protection laws (Kenya Data protection Act, GDPR) Information Security Management Risk Identification & Risk Management Information Management Strategic Alignment & Execution