The Head of IT reports directly to Chief Executive Officer/Head of IT access Holding.
Major Responsibilities:
• Definition and implementation of Bank’s IT Strategy in close alignment with management of the Bank and AccessHolding
• Ensuring delivery of all IT infrastructure, IT Solutions and IT Operations services, identification and implementation of improvements
• Planning and management of the work of IT Department
• Defining and implementing IT Department organizational structure and ensuring optimal staffing
• Assignment of duties and responsibilities within IT Department and Information Security Office
• Ensure sufficient skill-set, availability of resources and succession planning within IT Department and Information Security Office
• Planning of annual IT budget with the purpose to ensure delivery of IT Services at an optimal cost. Ensuring IT spending control including monthly review and reporting
• Responsibility for all IT projects and direct management of complex IT projects
• Management of in-house development of IT Solutions in line with AccessHolding Enterprise Architecture principles
• Management of deployments of AccessHolding global IT Solutions
• Ensuring compliance to AccessHolding’s Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Information Security principles, policies and standards
• Ensuring compliance to Bank’s policies, standards and procedures as well as local legislation and regulations
• Definition, implementation and control of internal Information Technology and Information Security standards, policies and procedures
• Revolving review of IT related business risk areas, derivation and introduction of related Measures
• Conception of a business continuity plan and introduction of related procedures and measures
• Management of IT Team performance as well as performance of Information Security office and direct reporting to CEO
• Procurement and Vendor Management of IT Services and Assets
• Assessment, negotiations and control external providers while meeting the budget targets
• Stringent compliance to regulatory requirements on ICT, digital finance, information security and the like
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the CEO, AccessHolding, and/or Board of Directors.
Necessary experience and knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree in business information technology / information technology or comparable qualification; Master’s degree an advantage
• At least 4 years’ professional experience in a managing IT role or relevant senior
IT position in a bank or financial institution
• Experience in implementing digital finance
• Evidence of sound experience in:
o Aligning of business and IT in banking or financial services sector
o Strategic and operational planning and controlling
o Management of IT Operations, IT Infrastructure and Development
o Project management and delivery on scope, time and budget
o Supporting, initiating and implementing organizational change
o Driving for results and moving company forward
• Fluency in English is a must and knowledge of local language would be a plus
• Experience in selecting providers and negotiating contracts, procurement
• Suitable leadership skills
• Willingness to travel internationally
Desired experience and knowledge:
• Knowledge of Microfinance, digital channels and banking solutions would be an asset
• Knowledge of accounting and/or finance would be a plus
• Experience of working internationally would be an asset
• Experience in effective vendor management and controlling of service partners
• MBA, ITIL, Cobit or ISO certifications would be a plus
How to Apply
Qualified and Interested Candidates may apply at AB Bank’s recruitment email at: abr-recruiting@abbank.rw
Deadline: 8th November 2019
Please state the POSITION in the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
