Head of Information Technology

Bank ABC Tunisia is looking tohire a Head of Information Technology.

The selected candidate must have a solid experience in Team & Project Management in a fast pace environment. The Head of IT will work closely with  business units and corporate functions for business related projects, while also working on IT specific projects.

Responsibilities &Deliverables of Role

- Providevisionary leadership to the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration andcontinuous improvement.

- Defineand execute a strategy for the core banking systems & digital solutions.

- Responsiblefor the integration services between the digital solutions and core bankingsystems.

- Supportand execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the ABCT business needsand the Group corporate IT strategy.

- Overseethe management and maintenance of ABCT’s IT infrastructure (includingplatforms/products reaching EoL/EoS), ensuring reliability, scalability, andsecurity.

- As applicableand in coordination with Cyber & Information Security, implement andmaintain robust cybersecurity measures to protect the Bank’s data and systemsfrom cybersecurity threats.

- Responsiblefor managing and supervising the Bank ABC IT departmental day-to-dayactivities, providing coaching and professional development opportunities.

- Ensurethat the support & development of the infrastructure meet the requirementsof ABCT in accordance with the Global IT policies and procedures.

- Ensurethe technical infrastructure meets the requirements of ABCT in accordance withthe Global IT policies & procedures.

- Ensurethe adherence to the security requirements of the bank.

- Responsiblefor the project management of a wide range of technology deployment projects indifferent areas including banking applications and technical services.

- Provideregular reports to both Head Office Global Information Technology and ABCTmanagement considering the matrix structure adopted by the Bank.

- Expectedto take some IT related responsibilities and assignment in other ABC units asrequired.

- Inco-ordination with Global IT, determine the budget required for any new IT andmaintenance of the existing IT resources.

- Ensureany global or local rollouts meet or exceed the initial identified need of thelocal unit in terms of quality assurance and control requirements.

- Meet theday-to-day ABCT in accordance with the Global IT policies & procedures.

- Managethe relationship with IT vendors and service providers.

- Managethe day-to-day ABCT support process and ensure that services levels are met.

- PerformIT due diligence in assessing new products and services, applications ofpotential providers.

- Participatein IT needs identification by specifying any new IT requirements for ABCT.

- Participatein deploying IT related business cases for new IT requirements, including acomplete explanation and justification of the business rationale for the new ITrequirements.

Education &Certifications: 

- IT Bachelor

- Master inBusiness Administration / Management

Experience: 

-  Minimum 10Years of Information Technology experience.

- An Experience within the banking sector is aplus.

Technical Requirement :

- Good understanding of banking products and operations.

- Good understanding of new technologies.

- Good understanding of Fintech products & services.

Management & OrganizationRequirements:

- Results oriented with an ability to perform several tasksand projects simultaneously while maintaining a high quality of work.

- Good organization, management & planning skills.

- Working efficiently under pressure.

- Working knowledge of project management and associatedmethodologies, ability to manage entire lifecycle from strategy toimplementation.

Soft Skills Requirements:

- Good interpersonal communication skills and ability tomotivate and manage a team.

- Effective communicator in verbal & written form French& English.

Soft Skills Requirements:

- Motivation & Leadership

BankABC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.