Purpose of the Job

To lead the development and execution of strategies that enhance the bank’s information security posture. 

Reports to:

Head of IT 

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement information security policies, standards, and a comprehensive security strategy.

Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and business impact analysis to manage and mitigate security risks.

Lead the information security incident management program, focusing on prevention, detection, and response to security breaches.

Serve as an internal consultant, advising on appropriate security controls and staying current on new technologies and regulations.

Create and coordinate a bank-wide information security awareness program.

Establish and maintain security policies, foster collaboration with vendors and auditors, and deliver critical security performance insights to executive leadership.

Support the BCP team in preparing and aligning the bank’s disaster recovery plan with industry best practices.

Provide timely support and resolution for IT system user issues.

Knowledge: Skills and Experience required for this Role  

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or a related area 

7 to 8 years working experience in an Information Security Role 

Professional information security certification 

Interpersonal skills 

Organization skills 

Confidentiality  

Integrity 

Analytical skills.   

Systems knowledge