Zemen Bank Vacancy Announcement

Zemen Bank S. C. is inviting qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post:

1. Section Head, IT Risk

Location: Addis Ababa

Job Description:

This position is responsible for supporting the Manager, Operational and Information Technology Risk in information technology risk management procedures, ensuring risk management oversight; establishing and managing the security policy framework and relevant standards; and overseeing applicable security, privacy, contractual, and compliance requirements through strategy development and deployment.

Major Duties:

• Support and monitor the change management process to ensure compliance and effectiveness in mitigating IT risk.
• Implement plans for information technology risk management and oversee them through to completion, protecting the bank from any misconducts and handling of information technology.
• Assess accuracy of information circulating within departments and adequately check the adherence of the set risk control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations relating to information risk and information security within the bank.
• Directly oversee risk and governance, policies and tools related to information security and risk control in the bank.
• Oversee the information risk assessment processes and frameworks to mitigate any information loopholes that may exist.
• Conduct audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors where needed.
• Design a risk management program that focuses on the reduction of information security risk to the bank.
• Monitor existing Information Security risk processes (where they exist) to extend coverage and give better definition of information security assurance for the bank.
• Develop Information Security risk processes to extend coverage and give better definition of information security controls of the bank.
• Lead cyber incident response and collaborate with the Bank to improve information risk processes.
• Work with teams to challenge risk assessments on specific Information Risk.
• Uphold compliance with all laws and regulations relating to information risk and information security within the bank.
• Account for proper reporting of Information Risk.
• Escalate identified issues on the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Collaborate in innovation projects to advise and challenge on the implementation of information security and general IT controls requirements.
• Ensure policy complies with appropriate set risk and compliance standards and regulations in the banking sector.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skill and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s/B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant field
• Relevant Risk Management certification

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years experience as Senior Officer/1 year as Principal Officer in a Supervisory role.

Application Way:

Qualified candidates can apply through ethiojobs. Please attach your updated CV and credentials in PDF format.

Deadline: June 21, 2024

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This announcement details the responsibilities, qualifications, and application process clearly, ensuring potential applicants understand the requirements and how to apply. Adjustments can be made as necessary based on specific recruitment platforms or systems used by Zemen Bank.