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Ref: HP350-2944
Job description / Role
The IT Governance Specialist will act as the central point for developing, maintaining, monitoring and enforcing IT policies and procedures.
The role will review existing process alignment and compliance and ensure ongoing training and education on ITD policies and best practices.
Client Details
Two of the largest and most established banks in the UAE are undergoing an exciting integration phase. With aspirations of securing the smoothest transition, they are looking to bring in the best talent available to manage the transformation and development of systems.
Description
* Develop and implement IT policies, processes, procedures and controls in support of NBAD's business needs, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
* Initiate compliance improvement program and maintain the ongoing compliance activities.
* Establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that internal controls and processes meet best-practice and audit requirements as appropriate.
* Measure, monitor and report on the design and effectiveness of IT controls in compliance with NBAD's own standards and industry best practices.
* Participate actively during internal audits and follow-up on remediation actions of findings.
* Perform as necessary the activities of developing and maintaining the IT Risk Management including information security.
* Conduct process audits with thorough coverage of areas reviewed and based on proper evaluation of internal controls, process improvement and policy compliance.
* Act as subject matter expert for all IT policies and procedures and as a single point of contact for process improvement.
* Perform as necessary the activities of defining and maintaining the Performance Management Framework for ITD processes, roles and functions.
* Develop and maintain the Service Level Management structure and ensure that services are properly defined and understood by the business and that service requirements are properly identified, documented, monitored and acted upon.
* Monitor and report on compliance issues within the IT organization.
* Assist in deriving the appropriate Governance initiatives from business and IT objectives.
* Assist in the development, maintenance and testing of ITD Business/Service Continuity Program including Disaster Recovery policies and procedures.
* Foster proper communication and coordination among ITD units and teams, to ensure that the ITD endeavors reflect a cohesive understanding of the Bank's strategic, business, and technological objectives.
* Perform other IT Strategy and Planning activities and duties as required.
* Contribute, as necessary, to various software implementation projects including:
* Assist project teams with building or preparation of project plans.
* Assist in the monitoring and control of projects as needed to ensure progress.
* Assist with project communication as needed to ensure stakeholders are informed of progress.
Job Offer
Tax free life in Abu Dhabi, fast paced work environment and taking a leading role in the biggest banking transformation in the UAE.
Requirements
We are looking for an IT Governance Specialist with extensive banking experience. The perfect candidate would have had experience in IT Governance and IT Strategy.
The role requires the ability to motivate and drive IT teams to understand the value of policies and adhere to procedures and process requirements
About the Company
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