Friday, September 10, 2010

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB): Head of Banking Systems Operations

Head of Banking Systems Operations
Job Ref:
I.T. 04/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director IT, The position is Responsible for managing the core banking (T24) software Performances and operations in line with business needs and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

The major responsibilities of this position will be:
  • Responsible for defining strategy and plan T24 infrastructure requirements
  • Developing technical support of T24 documentation for operations, management and support staff.
  • Prioritizing and planning control activities within T24
  • Monitoring and reporting end-to-end service level performance of T24
  • Ensuring for 24*7 availability of T24 and conducting contingency planning for potential T24 IT resources unavailability
  • Coordinating and developing contracts that protect the organization’s interests with T24 Vendors
  • Responsible for monitoring vendor service delivery and reviewing SLAs, underpinning contracts(SLA) with the business in relation to T24
  • Establishing a planning process for the review of performance and capacity of T24 IT resources
  • Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment related to T24
  • Identifying and monitoring performance improvement actions on T24 system and the staff
  • Monitoring and controlling IT internal control activities in coordination with Internal and External Audit
  • Monitoring the process to obtain assurance over controls operated by third parties e.g. T24 Vendors
  • Conducting T24 BCP tests and Identifying and categorizing IT resources based on recovery objectives
  • Planning and managing all T24 related environments (test, dev, pre prod and prod) and T24 user access management.
  • Responsible for the coordination with the Temenos helpdesk.
  • Managing the Oracle database administrators that administer the Oracle systems of the bank including T24
  • Managing the Unix systems administrators that administer the T24 and supporting systems
  • Managing routines associated with a 24 hour operation for Internet banking and all new channels that emerge
The Person:
  • A Bachelors of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognized University
  • Must possess at least one of professional IT. Certification in T24 will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Banking Systems management, 3 of which must be in Senior Management.
  • Working experience / awareness in technologies such as Java/ Oracle/ e-business applications is desirable. In addition, the candidate should have a strong process orientation especially in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Understanding of a UNIX operating system and multi-tier application architecture. Knowledge around HP –UX 11i Vx is most preferable
The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

To Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the respective job title or job ref in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 24th September 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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