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• The incumbent will develop and implement
  effective IT solutions to enable the Bank compete in new innovative ways
  and make technology a key source of competitive advantage for the Bank;
• Drive automation and process efficiency in
  both front and back office;
• The jobholder will also develop and monitor
  the approved annual operating and capital budgets for operations and IT
  systems;
• Develop and maintain the systems
  architecture, defining standards and protocols for data exchange,
  communications, software and interconnection of the Bank’s network
  information systems;
• Coordinate and control all projects related
  to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major
  information and operations systems for the Bank;
• Develop and maintain the Bank’s IT corporate
  policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimising
  costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT
  systems and enhancing banking operations efficiencies;
• Provide professional advice on evaluation,
  selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, ensuring
  appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems;
• Maintain contact with IT suppliers and
  maintain knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of
  agreements to minimise the investment required to meet established service
  levels;
• Develop efficient and effective system
  controls throughout the Bank covering both financial and non-financial
  controls;
• Develop and maintain business recovery plans
  in the event of power failure, damage to systems, and/or operational
  failures;
• Develop effective compliance programs I hat
  meet statutory, regulatory and customer requirements to ensure that
  appropriate standards of conduct are established and complied with;
• Ensure overall security of the Bank including
  all banking systems.
• Build and lead effective and cohesive teams
  that support business continuity;
• Set performance targets for the various teams
  and monitor performance of these teams;
• Build, strengthen and manage relationships
  with vendors for sales services and support all information systems and
  technology;
• Take overall responsibility for the
  Procurement and Logistics departments and ensure effective business
  partnering models to support the various business units; and

• The applicant for the DFCU Bank Chief
  Information and Operating Officer (CIOO) job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in ICT. Possession of a Master’s Degree in ICT. A professional
  qualification in banking, procurement and a certification in project
  management will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of ten years’ experience preferably
  in the financial services industry, 5 of which should have been in a
  Senior Management position;
• Broad background in IT and banking operations
  development processes, including requirements analysis, feasibility
  studies and monitoring and evaluation;
• Broad knowledge, understanding and experience
  of the general core banking systems including banking operations and
  procedures;
• Previous experience in joint procurement,
  supplier management market testing and outsourcing as well as negotiating
  quality and cost-effective services;
• Excellent track record in business process
  analysis and automation;
• Proven track record in effective
  implementation of projects, change management and benefits realisation of
  large IT projects;
• Previous exposure and experience in business
  continuity management and the development of business recovery plans;
• Previous experience in leadership with proven
  ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interact effectively at all
  levels.

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