AB Bank Rwanda Plc, a member of AccessHolding (Germany), is looking for a qualified and competent candidate to fill the position of Head of IT, responsible for developing and implementing the IT strategy of the bank. The Head of IT shall be able to translate, in a forward looking and strategic way, business requirements and business strategy into a strategy for technology and IT Operations. The Head of IT reports directly to the CEO.
Major Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of the bank’s IT Strategy in close alignment with top management and AccessHolding;
- Delivery of stable IT operations, as well as improvements in the bank’s IT infrastructure;
- Day to day management of the IT Department;
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and AccessHolding’s standards regarding IT architecture and IT security;
- Annual IT budget planning and control;
- Procurement and Vendor Management of IT Services and Assets.
Experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or a similar field;
- At least 4 years of professional experience in an IT management role;
- Experience in implementing digital finance projects;
- Experience in selecting providers and negotiating contracts;
- Strong leadership and coaching skills;
- Fluency in English;
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Interested Candidates should send their CV and accompanying documents to abr-recruiting@abbank.rw not later than September 20, 2022, stating “Head of IT” in the reference line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
