Information Risk Management Apprentice – ABSA Bank Uganda

• Assist in provisioning system access based on approved requests
• Support periodic User Access Reviews (UAR) across critical banking systems
• Assist business owners in validating user access rights
• Track and follow up on access review exceptions and remediation actions
• Maintain audit evidence for completed access recertification exercises
• Identify and flag segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts
• Support monitoring and control of privileged and high-risk accounts
• Assist in periodic reviews of administrator and super-user accounts
• Ensure compliance with Absa Group access management policies
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives

• Support compliance with the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
• Assist in implementing data privacy frameworks, standards, and controls
• Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Participate in Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Support handling of data subject requests, including access, correction, and deletion requests
• Assist in tracking privacy incidents and data breaches
• Monitor third-party compliance with data protection requirements
• Support implementation of privacy controls across business units

• Support implementation of records management policies and procedures
• Maintain records inventories and classification registers
• Assist in records retention and disposal scheduling
• Support secure storage, archival, retrieval, and destruction of records
• Participate in records management audits and compliance reviews
• Promote awareness of proper records handling practices

• Develop knowledge in information security, privacy, and risk management
• Stay updated on emerging threats, regulations, and industry best practices
• Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Contribute to strengthening governance and control environments

• Accuracy and timeliness of user access management
• Reduction in unauthorized or excessive access risks
• Timely handling of data subject requests
• Accuracy and completeness of records inventories
• Compliance with retention and disposal requirements
• Efficiency of records retrieval and archival processes
• Reduction in audit findings related to records and access management

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Information & Cyber Security
  • Records and Archives Management
  • Related discipline

• First Class or Second-Class Upper Degree
• O’Level: Credit or higher in Mathematics and English
• A’Level: Minimum of two principal passes
• Graduation year between 2024 and 2026

• Basic understanding of Information Security and Risk Management principles
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Privacy regulations
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to document management and access management systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of software, hardware, and operating systems
• Knowledge of Uganda data protection laws is an added advantage

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a regulated environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Strong organizational skills

• Position: Information Risk Management Apprentice
• Organization: ABSA Bank Uganda
• Eligibility: Graduates from 2024–2026
• Apply through the ABSA Bank Uganda recruitment platform
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted