Zemen Bank Job Vacancy Announcement

Zemen Bank invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant position.

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About Zemen Bank

Established in 2008, Zemen Bank S.C. has over 7,000 shareholders and a paid-up capital of close to ETB 5 billion. The bank offers innovative banking solutions and has a reputation for leveraging state-of-the-art technology. With over 100 branches, Zemen Bank is recognized as one of Ethiopia’s leading banks in profit and earnings per share.

In May 2023, Zemen Bank inaugurated its state-of-the-art headquarters in Addis Ababa, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional services and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Position: Section Head, IT Risk

Location: Addis Ababa

Job Description

The Section Head, IT Risk, is responsible for supporting the Manager of Operational and Information Technology Risk in managing IT risk procedures. The role involves ensuring risk management oversight, establishing and managing security policy frameworks, and overseeing compliance requirements through strategic development and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and monitor the change management process to ensure compliance and mitigate IT risks.
Implement and oversee information technology risk management plans.
Assess the accuracy of departmental information and adherence to risk control measures.
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to information risk and information security.
Oversee risk and governance policies and tools related to information security.
Conduct information risk assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Audit compliance with standards and policies, liaising with internal and external auditors.
Design risk management programs to reduce information security risks.
Monitor information security risk processes and enhance coverage where needed.
Lead cyber incident response and improve information risk processes.
Collaborate on innovation projects to advise on IT controls and information security requirements.
Escalate identified issues related to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s/B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certification in Risk Management is required.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 2 years as a Senior Officer or 1 year as a Principal Officer in a Supervisory role.