Deputy Manager, Cyber Security – Payment Systems, Banking and Payment Services (BPS)
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for the implementation of the data analytics and regulatory and supervisory technology strategy for institutions licensed by CBK. He/She will also be responsible for working effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrates competencies of his/her role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
1. Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the Department’s and Bank’s strategic objectives.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
2. Execute the Data and Analytics Strategy to continuously monitor and analyse financial soundness of regulated institutions.
3. Conduct research on the development of a strategy to leverage on technology to enhance bank supervision processes including but not limited to Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Supervisory Technology (Suptech) as guided by the Line Manager.
4. Building of models, insightful automated reports, and business intelligent tools such as dashboards and scorecards to enhance effectiveness of the role.
5. Follow up on accuracy and timeliness of offsite data submission of licensed institutions and share updates with Line Manager.
6. Process data and produce the requisite reports within set timelines.
7. Conduct ICT audits of banks using emerging techniques including but not limited to vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and data mining.
8. Review of cyber security frameworks for regulated institutions.
9. Receive and analyse cyber security incident reports from regulated institutions.
10. Arrange for testing and updates of the Departmental Risk Management Framework including Business Continuity and
Disaster Recovery Plans.
11. Assist in the management of the registry function and administrative duties in the Department.
12. Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff to achieve highest levels of performance.
13. Preparations of ad hoc and periodic reports on activities related to the role and share with the supervisor in a timely manner.
14. Coordinate with stakeholders.
15. Ensure adherence to Bank policies, procedures, guidelines, and related legislations.
16. Responsible for succession management and resource management to ensure effective performance.
17. Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science,
Economics, Finance, or related discipline from a reputable institution.
2. Master’s in Business Administration, Finance, ICT, Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Law, or
related discipline is an added advantage.
3. Professional qualification(s) in actuarial science, statistics, accounting, finance, ICT, Project Management banking or
related discipline is an added advantage.
Work Experience
At least six (6) years’ post qualification experience in prudential/bank supervision, ICT, engineering, project management, statistics, actuarial science, financial analysis, auditing, accounting, commercial banking operations and any other relevant area with at least two (2) year in a supervisory capacity.