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Manager Technology Governance and Compliance job at Equity Bank Uganda Limited | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Equity Bank Uganda Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator.
Equity Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in Uganda, with a large network of 50 branches, 7,000+ EquiDuukas, 1,279 POS Terminal and 50+ ATMs spread across the country. 25 of these branches are located in Central and greater Kampala, serving over 1,800,000 customers. The Bank has deployed a number of Alternate Business Channels to enhance its product and service delivery. These include: Internet Banking, Eazzy 247- a mobile banking service, Point of Sales (POS) machines as well as partnerships with major telecom companies.
The Bank has adopted the Group approach of financial inclusion by opening its doors to customers across the financial pyramid. On the back of the Group technological advances, Equity Uganda is now recognized as a key enabler to driving inclusion and innovation through strategic partnerships with telecoms, utility companies, local government, religious bodies, and third- tier financial institutions.
The partnership with the entities above has enabled Equity Bank Uganda to grow through technology adoption, faster access to finance and improved play in the growing cross-border opportunities following the recent revitalization of the East Africa Community (EAC). The Bank plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade by providing a gateway from Kenya to the quickly growing economies of Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Improved performance and growth has resulted in improved customer relationships and better regulatory ratings.
Equity Bank Uganda Limited is a major contributor to Uganda’s job market as it currently employs over 2,000 members of staff. It won the Uganda Investment Authority “Employer of the Year Award" in 2010 and is among the top Ten Banks in Uganda in terms of profitability and customer deposits as at 2015.
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Manager Technology Governance and Compliance job at Equity Bank Uganda Limited
Equity Bank Uganda Limited
Job Description
Job Title: Manager Technology Governance and Compliance
Organisation: Equity Bank Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of ICT
The holder of the position will ensure a robust IT and Operations control environment and compliance to leading technological standards, frameworks, and regulations. The holder will lead teams that implement a comprehensive and forward-looking compliance and audit issue management framework for IT and operations and should be well versed in internal controls assurance, compliance and risk management, and leading technology standards relevant to financial institutions in the region.
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Deadline: 13th April 2025.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Manage the process for remediation of compliance and audit gaps to ensure certification, re-certification, and compliance to adopted standards and achievement of audit issue closure targets
Implement the Audit Issue Management Framework focused on embedding guidelines for effective exit meetings, root cause analysis for findings, corrective action and remediation planning & timing, accountability and tracking closure of audit issues
Be the main liaison, facilitate logistic and communications for third parties (consultants, external auditors, and assessors) involved in compliance reviews, audits and assessments of the Bank’s technology platforms and operations
Support IT and Operations teams in implementing best practices for effective and timely remediation of audit and compliance gaps
Coordinate with other assurance functions (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Fraud) in tracking risk factors that can result in non-compliance and audit gaps across IT and operations
Identify pervasive root causes driving non-compliance and audit gaps as well as emerging trends and advice on the changes required to policies, processes, and SOPs and/or adopted standards across the Banks’ technologies and operations
Monitor and coordinate IT and operations compliance activities to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness and identify trends
Provide timely progress reports for assigned tasks/projects and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual management and Board level reporting
Develop and maintain the annual schedule for compliance reviews, audits and assessment and perform the logistical planning
Works with the Digital Training team to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all staff and managers
Manage immediate reports to ensure unit objectives and KPIs are met in a timely manner.
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related field
Recognized certification in information systems management and/or security e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL, etc.
At least 3 years of experience in Information Technology in the field of IT Governance, IT Risk Management, Information Security and/or IT Service Management with a minimum of 1 year in management role
COBIT 5 or COBIT 2019 certified (Foundation, Implementation or Assessor levels)
Experience in working in banking environment will be an added advantage.
Passion for, and interest in technology, and emerging trends in the banking sector
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, process navigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
Excellent management skills
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Demonstrated ability to work in an agile workplace and effectively balance multiple responsibilities
Be a team leader and integrator
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
Strong knowledge and understanding of IT governance frameworks like COBIT and ITIL
Understanding of key internal controls and risk management frameworks like IIA IPPF, COSO
Good working knowledge of ISO standards (20000, 27001 & 22301), PCI DSS, and SWIFT CSCF requirements
