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Job Summary

Job Title:
IT Security Risk Officer
Employer:
Cairo Bank Uganda
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 20 January 2025

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IT Security Risk Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda | Apply Now

Are you looking for Banking/IT jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in IT Security Risk Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda

About the Organisation

Cairo Bank Uganda Limited is a prominent financial institution with a mission to provide innovative, customer-centric banking solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion in Uganda. Known for its strong reputation for reliability, integrity, and personalized service, the bank has earned recognition as one of the leading players in the Ugandan banking sector. Cairo Bank prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and growth within an inclusive environment.

The bank's history dates back to its establishment in 1995, and over the years, it has evolved by introducing advanced digital banking services and expanding its branch network to serve a larger customer base. Its business model focuses on offering a wide range of retail and corporate banking services, such as savings accounts, loans, and trade finance, with a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance customer experience.

Cairo Bank Uganda has an extensive presence across the country, catering to individuals, SMEs, and large enterprises. Core values of trust, innovation, integrity, and customer focus are at the heart of the bank's operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives include supporting education, health, and community development programs. Cairo Bank Uganda’s website is www.cairobank.co.ug.

Cairo Bank Uganda was incorporated on 11th July, 1994.  The Bank was formerly known as Cairo International Bank owned by the three leading Egyptian Banks namely; Banque Du Caire, Bank Misr and National Bank of Egypt.  In 2019, it became a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Du Caire (BDC). The shareholder consolidation in 2019 was on the back of expanding its presence across Africa whilst providing an entry point into the COMESA market.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Jan 2025

Job Title

IT Security Risk Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda

Cairo Bank Uganda

Job Description

Job Title:  IT Security Risk Officer

Organisation: Cairo Bank Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Risk Officer


 The IT Risk Officer will support the delivery of the Information Technology Risk Management framework by participating in independent IT risk assessments and resolution of issues to completion in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct Information System risk assessments for new and existing systems, applications and programs to ensure compliance with the bank’s security policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify weaknesses or security exposures and prescribe solutions to mitigate the risks related to those weaknesses and exposures.

  • Perform periodic and surprise systems security assessments.

  • Identify and evaluate business technology risks and internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement and propose risk treatment plans.

  • Guide the general activities and concerns of the Bank’s IT function.

  • Liaise and coordinate with respective Operational Risk Champions to review IT risk and control self-assessments.

  • Develop and monitor IT key risk indicators.

  • Monitor and track IT risk events and follow up on associated action plans to closure.

  • Analyze audit findings and assist in implementing audit recommendations

  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging trends in information security risks; apply new techniques and trends, in line with overall information security objectives and risk tolerance

  • Develop, document, maintain and support the information security risk management program in line with information security policy, practices and leading industry standards

  • Assist with assessment of vendors and business contracts for evaluation and tracking of risk changes Support in the development of policies/standards/guidelines/best practices.

 IT Security Risk Officer job at Cairo Bank Uganda

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any other related discipline from a recognized university.

  • Professional IT Security Certification e.g. CRISC, CISA or other related certification is an added advantage.

  • Advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls, security and risk issues.


Experience.

  • At least 3 years of professional experience holding a related position in a financial institution regulated by the Bank of Uganda.


Skills and competencies.

  • Good working knowledge of T24 Core Banking System is preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to participate in complex, comprehensive or large IT related projects and initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with their curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources at recruitment@cbu.co.ug

Deadline: 20th January 2025 by 5pm


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