Senior Information Technology (IT) Risk Analyst Full Time NEW

Taking its name from ZamZam Holy Water which gave life to the barren land of Makkah, springing the hills of Safa and Marwa; ZamZam Bank is working towards ensuring sustained economic growth. Zamzam bank is aspiring and working relentlessly towards its vision of becoming the leading shari’ah compliant and all-inclusive bank in Africa by 2030. It is contributing to the economy by providing full-fledged interest free, affordable, effective banking and financial services to diverse individuals and organizations; and by promoting economic stability and financial access through its extensive branch networks.

The reputation of the bank is positioned on not only for its championship for pioneering financial inclusiveness, but also for its unwavering commitment to sheriah compliance products and services; strong networking; resources and organizational learning; innovative leadership and management practices; state of the art core banking systems and its international recognitions.

We are searching talented individuals to join us on our journey towards sustainable growth that enhance financial inclusion with a special focus on the part of society that is alienated from the financial system due to their religious beliefs or other factors. Is this you?

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Whether you want a career as a visionary professional banker in full-fledged interest free banking sector, or need to make sure that your earning is from halal source or second our cause towards ensuring sustained economic empowerment & stability through financial inclusiveness, we offer you these possibilities.

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT-related risks to protect organizational assets. This includes implementing a robust risk management framework, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading incident response efforts. They will develop security policies, conduct audits, and collaborate across teams to fortify our IT infrastructure and resilience.

Roles and Responsibility

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor and analyze security incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide recommendations to senior management on risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address IT security issues.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Develop and deliver risk management training programs for employees.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate risk assessment findings and recommendations.
• Lead incident response activities during security breaches or emergencies.
• Participate in the development and testing of disaster recovery plans.
• Evaluate third-party vendor security practices and assess associated risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security solutions and controls.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT risk management.
• Proactively identify and address potential weaknesses in the IT infrastructure.
• Assist in the development of business continuity plans.

Place of work: Head Office

What we offer you

The position comes with a competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with a Master’s degree) in IT risk management, IT audit, and/or Cyber security.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).