Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Position

Assist with the research, articulation, promotion, implementation and upkeep of the Bank’s Operational Resilience Framework to ensure Bank preparedness (technical, procedural and resource complementary facets) against Business disruption in line with the Bank’s Risk Appetite Statement endorsed by the Bank’s Board.

Operational Responsibilities

•       Responsible for keeping all ICT and Cyber Security related policies and procedures up to date and ensuring their regular review and presentation to respective management and board committees.

•       Assist with the computation of cyber risk capital allocation for ICAAP purposes in line with the Bank’s Cyber Maturity Framework and based on the level of operational sophistication, corresponding risk profile, and within a cost-benefit framework.

•       Assist with the compilation of quarterly cyber risk posture reports aimed at capturing the Bank’s position on an ongoing basis and in alignment with the requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This will entail data collation and analysis, follow ups and updates with internal stakeholders. 

•       Research on the CRA in particular the impact on the Bank whilst assisting management in aligning with requirements of such. 

•       Assist with the compilation of Registers required under both the DORA and the BR14 in order to ensure regulatory compliance, upkeep and timely submissions of information to regulatory authorities.

•       Assist with the ongoing oversight of third-party providers (TPP) including in the preparation of internal outsourcing risk assessments and follows ups with third parties in the form of self-assessment questionnaires.

•       Assist the ORD team by preparing material for the delivery of operational resilience awareness both internally through training and externally through awareness campaigns to clients and awareness material to third party providers.

•       Carry out research and attend training sessions on risks within the operational resilience framework with particular emphasis on ICT, Cyber and TPP related risks.

•       Sits on committees and attends meetings when required and take minutes according.

 General Responsibilities

•        To submit any reports and/or participate in any projects and activities as may be directed from time to time.

•        To ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, guidelines and underlying procedures at all times.

•        To perform standard office tasks including processing mail, answering phone calls, ordering supplies and filing.

•        To perform any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies 

Mandatory

Skill

•Knowledge of Operational Resilience; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; 
• Team player, reliable, and can work on his/her own initiative.

Experience

• Experience in banking operations preferably in the field of ICT

Qualification

•  Diploma/first degree level of education in any of the fields of Banking/Technology/Management or equivalent specialised training  

Desirable

Skill

•  Knowledge of other risk domains within operational resilience including business continuity and TPP risk management

Experience

• Practical experience in operational resilience

Qualification

•  Certification in Risk/Technology

Position level (1 being the highest level)

1. Head of Department
2. Managerial & Specialist Positions
3. Middle Management & Specialist Positions
4. Technical & Clerical Positions