Job Description

1. Direct the design, development, and implementation of Affinity’s IT Strategy, IT Platforms, and Core Banking Solution
2. Direct and oversee all IT solutions-related projects to ensure that they are delivered and deployed cost-effectively
3. Works with business heads to align IT strategy to business strategy
4. Work with business partners and Group IT in business process mapping and re-engineering projects.
5. Lead the establishment of  and adherence to technical standards aligned to best practices
6. Work with Group IT to develop and implement  Enterprise Architecture strategies.
7. Oversee and maintain a secured IT platform for the entire banking operations ensuring appropriate IT Controls are implemented and maintained
8. Overall responsibility for core banking support, uptime, configuration, changes and upgrades.
9. Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems including the core banking system
10. Ensure that IT systems and procedures promote data and bank information security and business continuity.
11. Develop and implement all IT policies, procedures, and governance framework, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
12. Lead the development, implementation, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
13. Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
14. Manage IT infrastructure development plans and projects in line with agile/scrum or other efficient methodologies.
15. Manage IT Vendor relations and Service Level Agreement (SLA) with application service providers
16. Prepare, manage and control the departmental budget
17. Recruit, train, and retain talent in the IT department
18. Lead and create an innovative environment within the IT team and the entire organization; as well as supervise and direct the actions of his/her direct reports
19. Enable the entire organization decision-making to be data-driven

Required Skills or Experience

1. Experience in the most current technologies and products used in the banking industry
2. Experience in the use of scrum/agile methodology to manage projects
3. Experience in delivering major business or technology programs
4. Prior experience engaging with Technology vendors
5. Curious and innovative mindset
6. Detailed understanding of Banking Operations / Process reengineering
7. Understanding of IT Security Systems, Networking, Database management and cloud services
8. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
9. Master’s degree in Information Technology
10. IT Certification in Project Management or Business Solutions Deployment
11. Minimum of eight (8) years experience in information technology, with at least 4 years in a senior IT role in the Banking Industry.