Head Technology, Information and Cybersecurity Risk & Governance at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Head Technology, Information and Cybersecurity Risk & Governance will oversee data analytics strategy for TICS and aggregate reporting across all subsidiaries. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage data governance and implementation according to BCBS 239. 
• Ensure the digitization of key processes within IT. 
• Advise the Enterprise Architecture board and have sight of all integrating layers providing insights. Conduct risk assessments on the EA optimization. 
• Polices, standards and procedures operationalization. 
• Track IT People skills and head count 
• Audit issues remediation 
• Improve risk culture through various initiatives. 
• Review of IT projects and products delivery 
• Implement data driven quantification of IT and Cyber Security risk management. 
• Establish a data governance framework compliant with operating jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Master’s/bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, or related field; CISA, PMP, ITIL, Data analytics certification preferred. 
• 10+ years in data analytics, risk management, or cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a leadership role within a financial, Technology or Telco institution.  
• Proven expertise in AI-driven analytics, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CBK), IT Governance, risk and Controls (IT GRC) and data privacy.  
• Experience with large-scale digital transformation projects.