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JOB PURPOSE

• Reporting to the Manager, Applications, the incumbent will be responsible for the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) and systems/interfaces within the ERP-ecosystem; and the planning, directing, coordinating and execution of the primary, secondary and tertiary activities emanating thereof: Application support, user support, service management, data management and processing, systems analysis and design initiatives, systems project management and implementation, systems backup and recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate and or execute ERP business and user requirements, projects and project plans, requests for proposals, system analysis and design scoping.
• In liaison with the IT Service Delivery Department, facilitate or provide users with technical support for the ERP system.
• Liaise with the business teams (Finance, HR and Procurement) in the review, re-engineering and or implementation of ERP Operational procedures, processes, templates and Forms.
• Working with relevant business teams - Responsible for ERP Data Management: Data Entry, Validation (maker/check controls), Updates, Collation, Distribution, Reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain a catalogue of ERP Reports at all levels (Executive, Line Management and Employee) that support decision making.
• In liaison with the IT Database and Infrastructure Departments, ensure that ERP backups, system software and hardware updates are done, system recovery protocols are tested in line with the Bank IT Policy.

 MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or any other IT related degree (Required)
• IT Certification (ORACLE DBA, SQL)  (Required)
• ITIL, Project Management ( PMP, Prince2) (Added advantage)
• Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required-3 Years
• System Analysis and management-3 Years
• Customer Management-3 Years
• Business Processes-3 Years
• SQL/PLSQL knowledge- 3 Years
• Project Management-1 year

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Role overview:

The IAM analyst is responsible for creating, modifying, and deactivating user accounts within the organization's identity management system. They also control what systems, applications, and data these users can access.

Role Deliverables:

• Administer user accounts and access privileges in the organization’s identity management system.
• Work closely with the IAM team to ensure that the right people have access to the right resources.
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the IAM system.
• Involved in troubleshooting and resolving IAM issues.
• Participate in IAM projects and initiatives.
• Work with internal customers, business analysts, and application teams to understand access requirements.
• Maintain documentation for the IAM program.
• Participate in IAM audits and review access control reports to identify potential risks.
• Provide training to new users on the IAM system.
• Update and maintain the IAM system according to changes in the organization’s business needs. 
• Managing user accounts and permissions in the identity and access management system.
• Granting or denying access to company resources based on user role and privileges.
• Creating and managing user groups in the identity and access management system.
• Enforcing company policies and procedures related to identity and access management.
• Monitoring user activity in the identity and access management system.
• Reporting on identity and access management system activity.
• Identifying and addressing identity and access management issues.
• Working with the IAM team to resolve identity and access management problems.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of identity and access management best practices.
• Documenting IAM processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in identity and access management or a related field.
• Excellent communication and project administration skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with IAM concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of IAM software, such as Microsoft Active Directory.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets and word processing software, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with database concepts and relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Certified Identity and Security Technologist
• Certified Identity Management Professional

Key Critical Competencies

• Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in performing vendor management
• Ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders
• Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills
• Deep knowledge of Bank’s infrastructure, networks and systems

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Job Purpose  

We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our lending platforms. Reporting to Head of Technical product manager - Lending, You will be responsible for driving product strategy, working closely with engineering, design, compliance, and business teams to deliver seamless and scalable lending solutions for retail corporate or SME customers. 

This role requires strong domain knowledge in bank lending (secured and unsecured products), a deep understanding of technology platforms, and experience in agile product development. 

 Key Responsibilities   

• Define and own the product roadmap for lending platforms (secured and unsecured products) 
• Gather business and technical requirements through stakeholder discussions, customer feedback, market research, and data analysis. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with regulatory and compliance needs (e.g., KYC, credit scoring, risk assessment). 
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, write detailed user stories, and lead sprint planning sessions. 
• Ensure integration with key systems such as Core Banking, LOS (Loan Origination System), LMS (Loan Management System), credit bureau APIs, and KYC providers. 
• Partner with data teams to enable analytics, dashboards, and credit risk modeling. 
• Lead product launches, go-to-market strategies, and internal training for stakeholders. 
• Monitor product performance metrics and continuously improve customer experience, conversion rates, and operational efficiency. 
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer impact, business goals, and technical constraints.  
• Establish governance to ensure adherence to compliance, security, and risk management policies.  
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful rollout and adoption of new features, including defining training programs and product documentation.  
• Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies  

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills 

• 5-8 years of experience in Product Management, Digital Transformation, or Process Innovation with a proven track record of shipping successful products.  
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle.  
• Strong understanding of retail or SME or Corporate loan lifecycle – origination, underwriting, disbursement, collections. 
• Technical background or experience working with APIs, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and core banking integrations. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make trade-offs in a fast-paced environment.  
• Strong background in business process automation, workflow management, and enterprise-wide product delivery.  
• Experience working in banking, financial services, or enterprise-grade IT environments.  
• Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum, SAFe) methodologies.  
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).  
• Certifications in Product Management, Change Management, or Agile methodologies are a plus.  

 Preferred experience areas  

• Strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution and impact.  
• Experience working in banking or financial services 
• Product Management/Scrum/SAFe certifications is a plus.  
• Experience with agile development methodologies and product management practices.  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, working across multiple departments.  
• Understanding of enterprise-grade IT environments, software architecture, APIs, and cloud technologies

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Description

Our purpose is transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead and manage a team of frontend developers working on cutting-edge Digital Financial Services (DFS) solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing the development of React, Vue, TypeScript-based web applications and mini-apps within our super app ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing developer teams, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, third-party integrations, and stakeholder relationships while driving the delivery of comprehensive DFS mini-apps and web applications.

Key Project Scope

Digital Financial Services (DFS) - Leading the complete frontend development lifecycle for DFS super app and mini-apps, including mobile and desktop web applications focused on digital financial service solutions. 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team developer.
• Provide technical guidance and code review oversight.
•  Oversee delivery of complete front-end applications for DFS super app.
• Ensure successful delivery of Mini-apps for DFS super app ecosystem and collaborate with backend teams to define RESTful API specifications.
• Manage cloud infrastructure for frontend applications (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Oversee deployment strategies, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for super app and mini-app deployments.
• Implement and maintain development, staging, and production environments.
•  Ensure seamless integration between multiple mini-apps and the super app platform.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of third-party developer portals.
• Manage API documentation, SDK development, and developer onboarding processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including backend, QA, and DevOps.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party service integrations.
• Develop and execute frontend technology strategy aligned with DFS objectives.
• Establish development standards, coding practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for financial services

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Master's degree or relevant management certification preferred
• 8+ years' experience developing web applications
• 5+ years' experience building frontend applications in React and TypeScript
• 3+ years' experience in people management and team leadership
• 2+ years' experience managing cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience in financial services or fintech industry preferred
• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, LESS, SASS, and JavaScript (React and Vue)
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipeline design and management
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure management
• Experience with OAuth, JWT Tokens, and security best practices
• Proficiency with GraphQL and RESTful API design
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture

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Job Purpose:   

The Data Protection Specialist is responsible for executing and administering Data Protection functions and supporting systems. Responsibilities will include overall systems management; support and execution of Data Protection roadmap and the related projects; organizational awareness, processes and procedures and compliance with audits/assessments related to Data Protection administration.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: 

• Work with vendors to support the DLP technology (troubleshooting, upgrades, etc.)
• Administration of the DLP tools which includes configuring policies, upgrading and patching, etc.
• Monitor alerts generated from the DLP systems and other technologies
• Understand and follow the incident response process through event escalations
• Respond to escalations by the Incident Response Team
• Follow processes to maintain the DLP system
• Assist the team with incident management and responding to Data Subject Rights Requests.
• Assist with the development of existing policy documentation and related practical guidance.
• Support data protection training and awareness initiatives across the Group.

Qualifications
 Knowledge and Experience 

• Degree or its equivalent in Information Technology, Network Security, Enterprise Network Management, Information Security, Management Information System Computing, Engineering or similar area of study.
• 3-5 years’ experience in implementation and administration of DLP solution in the  Banking environment
• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
• Experience with Privilege Access Management solutions, Least privilege Access Management platforms and multi-factor authentication solutions among other technologies
• Experience in managing Information Security compliance
• In depth knowledge of Information risk concepts / relating business needs to security controls
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNP, Network +, CISM, CGEIT or equivalent.