Head of IT

Gulf Connexions
Qatar

Ref: GP692-1196
Gulf Connexions

The Role


The Role


Our client, a leading bank is looking for a Head of IT to join their expanding team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will focus on planning and managing the activities related to IT as well as ensure the provision of efficient, cost effective and secure IT services to the bank.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and recommend the procurement/ supply of IT systems.
• Oversee the management of all IT projects and ensure proper coordination with concerned business divisions.
• Develop the overall strategy and business plan for the Information Technology division and monitor performance against plan.
• Enhance the IT architecture to ensure optimum integration of different systems and meet business, risk, reporting & regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Risk Management to ensure efficiency of IT contingency/ business continuity plans and develop adequate back-up and recovery systems.

Requirements


Requirements


• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Extensive experience in Infrastructure and Security within Banking / financial services in a similar capacity in the GCC.
• Strong Technical and analytical skills in Linux, Oracle and Microsystems.

Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly apply online. Please upload your CV in MS Word Document format.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Company


About the Company


Gulf Connexions Group is the region’s leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region's leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.
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