Risk Manager

Cape Town April 21, 2026 Greenhouse

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

 

Job summary

We are seeking a Risk Manager to join the Trust Office team at DigiCert. This role is responsible for driving the continued development and operation of DigiCert’s risk management program by implementing consistent risk processes, facilitating risk assessments, and supporting effective oversight of operational and technology risks.

The Risk Manager will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risk across the organization. The role will also support DigiCert’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and contribute to risk reporting and governance activities.

This position reports to the Head of Compliance & Risk and will manage a small team of risk analysts supporting risk management and third-party risk activities.

 

What you will do

  • Support the ongoing development and maturity of DigiCert’s risk management program and associated processes.
  • Facilitate risk identification and assessment activities across business and technology functions.
  • Maintain and update the centralized risk register, ensuring risks are clearly documented, prioritized, and assigned to accountable owners.
  • Work with business leaders to evaluate risk exposure and support the development of practical mitigation strategies.
  • Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations related to risk management practices.
  • Assist with the development of risk reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and governance forums.
  • Collaborate with Security, IT, Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to identify and address technology and operational risks.
  • Support the integration of acquired entities into DigiCert’s risk management framework.
  • Support DigiCert’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, including vendor risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
  • Assist in improving risk processes, documentation, and governance practices to ensure scalability and consistency.
  • Own the quality, consistency, and timeliness of risk assessments and risk data
  • Ensure effective execution of risk processes across the organization

 

What you will have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Business, Law, or a related field.
  • 9+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or related roles.
  • Experience supporting risk management programs in technology-focused or regulated organizations.
  • Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO, or NIST.
  • Experience supporting risk assessments, risk registers, and risk reporting.
  • Experience supporting Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
  • Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or CISM are beneficial.

 

Benefits

  • Provident Fund
  • Medical Aid + Gap Cover
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

 

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