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Job Title:  Manager Information Security – Governance and Compliance

Organisation: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Housing Finance Bank, is a Commercial Bank and the leading provider of housing finance solutions with a vision to be the preferred consumer and business bank with a focus on housing finance.

Job Summary:   The role plays a critical role in ensuring that the bank’s information systems and processes are secure, compliant with regulations, and aligned with industry standards. This includes ensuring that the bank maintains a strong security posture while adhering to regulatory requirements and supporting the organization’s strategic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Governance and Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulations such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and local banking laws.

Risk Management:

• Design and implement a risk management framework for information security.
• Conduct regular risk assessments for systems, processes, and third-party relationships.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans in collaboration with other departments.

Audit and Reporting:

• Act as the liaison for internal and external audits related to information security.
• Resolve audit findings promptly and prepare reports for regulatory bodies and management.

Incident Response:

• Establish and maintain the bank’s incident response framework.
• Regularly test and update incident response procedures to ensure effective response to emerging threats.

Training and Awareness:

• Design and deliver security training and awareness programs for employees.
• Utilize tools like newsletters, workshops, and e-learning modules to promote awareness.

Continuous Improvement:

• Benchmark the bank’s security posture against industry standards and recommend improvements.
• Act as an advisor for security considerations in new projects or technologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with IT, Legal, Risk Management, and other departments to implement security initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups on security-related matters.

Key Result Areas

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for information security.
• Conduct vendor and partner assessments to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Improve the bank’s security governance framework to address evolving risks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems.
• Certifications in CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.

Skills and Experience

Experience:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in information security, governance, or risk management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• Familiarity with security tools like SIEM, DLP, and governance platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and mitigation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for engaging stakeholders effectively.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees to:

Chief Human Resources Officer,

Housing Finance Bank,

Investment House

Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

To be eligible to apply, you must have held your substantive position for at least two (2) years and have a consistent satisfactory performance with no disciplinary record over the immediate consecutive past one year

Guidelines for submitting Documents

Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1 single batch using the following order:

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Documents and Certificates
• The maximum document size is 10 MB.
• Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject.

Deadline: 23rd January 2025

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