Research and CPD Specialist

• Research: Monitor and interpret global developments in internal auditing standards, methodologies and best practices.
• Research: Track and assess emerging risks and regulatory trends that may impact audit coverage.
• Learning: Support continuous alignment of the CPD framework and programme with professional standards and future competency needs.
• Learning: Ensure the audit team remains technically proficient by providing access to relevant and high-quality learning content.

• Support thematic or deep-dive research in collaboration with audit teams, especially in specialized audit areas such as ESG, cyber risk, data and digital transformation.
• Continuously scan the internal audit, financial services and banking landscape for regulatory, technological and risk-related developments.
• Maintain a knowledge repository of research and external guidance for internal use.
• Provide content support for internal knowledge-sharing forum and learning events.
• Liaise with professional bodies (e.g. IIA, ISACA, SAICA) to ensure alignment with professional standards and access to relevant insights.

• Maintain and enhance the established CPD framework to ensure it remains aligned to current and future audit needs.
• Develop and monitor learning journeys dependent on specific skills and job levels
• Development and maintenance of annual training plan
• Co-ordinate delivery of internal and external training.
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure that effective & tactical training is delivered.
• Manage project activities in line with pre-agreed project milestones.
• Monitor CPD compliance across the department, track participation and report on development progress and outcomes.
• Monitor and review staff skills and up-skilling requirements to address skills gaps.

• Continuously identify and design ways to improve training operations in the business.

• Provide specialist operations and administration expertise, support, and guidance to address complex training operational issues.

• Create an environment of teamwork that contributes to Group Internal Audit (GIA);
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.

• Relevent Degree and Honours Degree

• CA (SA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and optional Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• 6-8 years' experience in internal audit, risk or governance functions within financial services.
• At least 2 years in a role involving professional development, learning and development research or knowledge management.
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders and external bodies (e.g. professional institutes)

• Influence on capability building, shaping how the audit team grows in proficiency, learns and adapts to future challenges.
• Cross-Functional collaboration with learning and development teams and external professional bodies.
• Engagement with Senior Leadership, including Heads of Audit and Chief Internal Auditor
• Interact with key internal and external stakeholders such as professional bodies and training providers (e.g. Nedbank Risk Business School)

• Business writing
• Data analysis
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Business Acumen
• communication

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Initiating Action
• Building Networks
• Customer Orientation
• Quality Orientation

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