Co-operative Bank Kenya
ICT Risk Projects Officer
Reporting to the Head – ICT Risk
& Control, the role holder will provide continuous Project assurance on the
various Bank’s ICT related projects as regards confidentiality, integrity and
availability of the IT infrastructure, processing systems and related resources
in line with the Bank Information Security Policy.
ICT Risk Projects Officer
Here is an exciting opportunity for
you to join our ICT Risk & Control team. Are you able to identify and
assess threats, put plans in place ‘if things go wrong’ and advise how to
avoid, reduce or transfer risks in an IT environment, then this is the perfect
career move for you.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will:
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Be actively involved and provide risk
& security guidance during technology projects, systems deployment,
upgrades and changes.
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Proactively provide ICT security
& risk requirements for incorporation in Business Requirements Documents,
Functional Specifications Documents & RFPs of new ICT systems.
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Proactively participate in technical
solution design for new systems, ensuring that security requirements are well
defined.
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Perform vulnerability assessments
& penetration tests on new Bank systems, applications and technology,
identifying vulnerabilities and recommendations on closure of these
vulnerabilities, prior to new systems go-live.
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Perform a fraud risk assessment on
new systems and processes within the project scope and provide recommendations
on countermeasures to be taken.
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Ensure interfaces for new systems are
secured from intrusion, and user activities in new systems are detailed,
traceable and logged.
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Pro-actively provide guidance on
security tools required to effectively manage and control Bank systems.
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Pro-actively perform risk assessments
for ongoing ICT projects and prepare risk reports for new systems &
projects in readiness for Change Approval Board meetings.
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Proactively develop and constantly
review system Minimum Baseline Security Requirements for new ICT systems &
projects.
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Regularly provide recommendations to
ICT leadership on areas of improvement towards securing ICT systems.
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Provide information security training
& awareness to ICT systems project teams (Systems development teams,
project managers, business analysts)
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Maintain ICT risk registers for ICT
projects and submit periodical and ad-hoc reports as required by HOD and Chief
Risk Officer.
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Ensure strict adherence to all
regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and
procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external
legislation and regulations with regard to compliance requirements.
Skills and Experience required
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Bachelor’s degree in Information
Technology or related fields.
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3 years prior experience in
information security or systems audit function. Experience in the Banking
industry will be a value add.
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Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. IT
security and risk certifications e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CEH, etc. will be an added
advantage.
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Experience in system propagated
forensic investigations will be an added advantage.
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Good understanding of project
management methodology and concepts and a good appreciation of risk, systems
security control processes.
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Detailed knowledge of the Bank’s
Operating procedures and good knowledge of the Bank’s products and services.
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Understanding of Information Systems
architecture and operational practices as well as good grasp of Information
Security and control objectives with an appreciation of audit methodologies.
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Experience in performing analytical
roles in complex business environments.
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Advanced computer skills including IT
skills, word, excel, power point.
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Training in IT infrastructure and
operating systems.
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Training in Implementing Information
security policies.
Competencies
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Leads from the front
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Delivers and owns results
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Values and respects others
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Drives innovation
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Fosters Communication
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Inspires trust and integrity
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Customer Centric
How to Apply
If you are confident that you match
the role and person profile, please forward your application enclosing detailed
Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number
“IRPO/RM/2018” by 20th March, 2018.
Card Payments
& E-Channels Support Manager
To support business growth, the Bank
is looking for a talented and highly motivated individual to be part of our ICT
team supporting Card & E Channels.
Are you well experienced in
Electronic Payments and E-commerce technical environment?
Do you possess hands-on Experience on
Payment & E-Channels systems?
Consider this position at
Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
Reporting to Head Card and E-Channels
within ICT Department the role holder will ensure that all Payment and
E-Channels Systems are efficiently managed by observing proper maintenance and
administration, uptime as well as system security to deliver business results
and delightful customer experience.
The role holder will also provide
technical support and solutions to all system related issues and liaise with
vendors to resolve.
The Role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
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Ensure that all payment and E-Channel
systems are available for use at all times i.e. uptime and efficiency to
deliver business results and a delightful customer experience.
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Provide solutions to all system
related problems or failures.
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Participate and carry out system implementation,
rollouts and upgrades and ensure maintenance of the required system
configuration, parameterization and change control procedures.
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Ensure that business systems are
protected and secure and that policies, procedures and guidelines for information
processing and outputs are well documented, details available and well
understood.
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Perform systems configurations to
ensure generation and maintenance of audit trails for any changes occurring in
sensitive databases are captured and secured
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Contribute to the department’s
achievement of a “Satisfactory” rating in both internal and external audit by
performing your role to the required standards and adhering to all internal
processes and procedures as per relevant manuals, policies and regulations of
the bank. Ensure generation and maintenance of audit trails for any changes
occurring in sensitive databases are captured and secured.
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Ensure that all risk management
requirements within your remit are addressed and where necessary escalated
through the available defined channels.
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Strict adherence to all regulations,
statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per
the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and
regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.
Qualifications,
Skills & Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications: –
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A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related
field from a recognized university. Possession of a master’s degree will be an
added advantage. ITIL certification for service management is desired.
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At least 3-5 years’ management
experience in a competitive Electronic Payments and E-commerce environment.
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Hands on Experience on Payment &
E-Channels systems that is POS, ATM, Salary processing systems and E-commerce
and Cashless Transaction processing system). Knowledge of Electronic Card
processing and payments is desired.
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Knowledgeable in Windows and
Linux/IBM operating system as well as database skills in including Oracle
RDMS,MSSQL,MYSQL -E
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Possess knowledge in Web service
technologies like REST API,SOAP(XML),JSON etc. –E Logical, analytical and
investigative mind, together with creative abilities with an ability to handle
complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong problem-solving skills with
high mathematical aptitude.
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Good team working and interpersonal
skills to enable working closely with staff at all levels throughout the
organization, including managers and IT specialists.
How to Apply
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number CPSM/SSD/2018 by 26th
March, 2017.
Finance Business
Partner (FBP)
Are you looking for an employer who
promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with
a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for a
commercially-focused and self-driven experienced professionals who will be the
key liaison and a trusted financial advisor to the business areas in supporting
the strategic growth of the business through the provision of financial
analysis, profitability analysis and the analysis of sales performance.
We are looking for professionals who
combine finance expertise with business acumen, who constructively challenge
the business and provide valuable insight to ensure optimal decision making
outcomes
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Drive performance improvement and
ensures excellent execution of business initiatives by providing insight and
advice in areas such as sales force effectiveness, customer and portfolio
profitability, pricing strategy and cost control.
·
Establish and manage relationships
with business area, gaining an in depth understanding of the business areas and
its financial information needs thereby adding value to the business area.
·
Provide input on budgeting and
forecasting, challenge cost and revenue drivers within sales meetings and make
suggestions to help improve the performance of the business.
·
Drive business performance through
high quality actionable analysis, financial commentary and other communication
channels.
·
Proactively challenge
decisions/proposals using business and commercial knowledge and aid the
business in understanding of key economic factors and cost drivers.
·
Embed performance measurement of financial
and non-financial indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for the
development of management reports to meet business needs. Develop and report
financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the division.
·
Guide and help develop the financial
business cases for all investment projects undertaken by the division and to
guide in the monitoring of benefits by gathering data and calculating costs,
benefits and returns.
·
Provide support and analysis on a
range of technical issues in connection with the financial metrics/analytics
e.g. variance/trend analysis (actuals vs budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
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Challenge plans to commit costs,
identifying areas for cost efficiency and managing the speedy delivery of
benefit.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
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A degree preferably in Business,
Finance or Commerce. CPA (K) or pursuing final stage qualification desired.
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Experience – 3 years and above in
Accounting, financial and/or management reporting and Business Analysis with 2
years’ additional experience in business partnering is preferred .
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Experience in carrying out
quantitative & qualitative analytical performance reviews on revenue, cost
and bank products coupled with a strategic perspective and ability to apply
analytics.
·
Good knowledge of the finance
policies, budgeting guidelines and cost management procedures as well as the
Banking Act .
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Strong communication skills coupled
with good negotiation, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills.
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Grounded in strong analytical and
modelling capability to ensure support the wider business performance and
insight as required.
·
High level of understanding of the
direct relationship between actuals, functional strategy and delivery to
targets.
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General awareness of the current
business trends and practices and good understanding of the financial services
industry.
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Experience – 3 years and above in
Accounting, financial and/or management reporting and Business Analysis.
Experience in business partnering is preferred .
How to Apply
If you fit the profile, then apply
today! Please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number FBP/FD/2018 as the
subject of your email by 26th March, 2018.
We are an equal opportunity employer.