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Job Title:    Banking Systems Operations
Administrator (Entry Level Jobs)

Organization:  Opportunity
Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Head
of IT Operations

 

About US:

Opportunity Bank is
a Commercial Bank licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda. We are the Bank of
choice for all who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. We offer innovative
technology-led financial solutions and training to transform lives and
Communities. We do this with care, respect and in a sustainable way.

 

Job Summary:  The Banking Systems Operations Administrator
will be responsible for offering T24 core banking system Level 1 Support and
ensure T24 availability and accessibility 24 x 7 x 365.

 

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

·        
Performing
Close of Business (COB) in a timely manner.

·        
Confirm
and ensure completion of Extraction and distribution of POST COB reports into
the designated system.

·        
Ensure
smooth transmission of files through file transfer tools to various
destinations e.g. Swift messages, clearing files, Tfiles, Corona files,
Quickpay files, Prime GL files for card centre, eficaz Dataware House files
etc.

·        
Attend
to ECRM and ITSM Incidents, Requests & Changes.

·        
Attend
to user requests e.g Adhoc reports and statements generation, Statements
rebuild, resolve account Mismatches etc

·        
Manage
and monitor the processing and movement of transactional files from the various
channels into and from T24 core banking system.

·        
Monitor
the system performance on I/O waits, system and database locks, TOKEN (T24 user
licenses) usage and system speeds

·        
Support
other teams like the T24 Development and Quality assurance teams on T24
operational requests like running of batch jobs, data extraction, running of
COB etc in a test environment.

·        
Coordinate
data requested by Temenos Helpdesk for issues resolution

·        
Documentation
of procedures and manuals used in systems operation activities

·        
Availability
of interfaces to various applications

·        
Management
/ Administration of the shift rota for optimal output

·        
Banking
Application Capacity & Availability Management

·        
Banking
Applications Security Management

·        
I.T
Incident, Change and release control & Banking Systems Preventive
Maintenance

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The
ideal candidate for the Opportunity Bank Banking Systems Operations
Administrator job vacancy must hold a University Degree in Information
Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

·        
Two
years of banking experience in IT Department will be an added advantage

·        
ITIL
with any other IT certification would be an advantage

·        
T24 Core
Banking Operations Knowledge

·        
Understanding
of Windows/SQL/JBOSS operating environment is most preferable

·        
General
knowledge of file transfer services

·        
Good
analytical and problem-solving skills

·        
Excellent
Communication and presentation skills

·        
Awareness
of major trends in IT and specifically banking systems

·        
Knowledge
of Opportunity’s IT systems and technology standards

·        
Understanding
of local banking regulations and applicable laws.

·        
Able to
create credible IT plans and budgets for external scrutiny

·        
Ability
to manage an IT team while observing local HR practices

·        
Ability
to negotiate favorable terms with IT vendors

 

Competencies:

·        
Dependability

·        
Represents
the Bank to IT vendors in a professional manner

·        
Represents
IT in a way that builds mutual trust within the Bank

·        
Highly
professional demeanor

·        
Strong
teamwork and consensus building skills

·        
Strong
attention to detail and accuracy

·        
Strong
influencing and written communication skills

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and
interested candidates should their signed application letters together with
their curriculum vitae to:

 

The Head of Human
Resources

Opportunity Bank
Uganda Limited

Plot 1259, Old Kira
Road

 

OR

 

Email to: hr@opportunitybank.co.ug

 

Kindly note only
applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. All positions
will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage
people with disabilities to apply.

 

Deadline: 13th November 2020

 

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