Job Openings at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the core banking systems strategy for the bank, aligning it with the overall enterprise architecture goals and business objectives. This includes defining and establishing principles, standards, best practices and guidelines for integrating core banking systems, applications and data across the organization
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in the existing core banking landscape and propose innovative solutions by defining and managing the evolution of core banking platforms to support new products, services and customer experiences
• Design and document the target-state architecture for core banking applications, considering scalability, security, resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in the evaluation core banking platforms, third-party solutions and conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs) on emerging technologies and their application in the core banking landscape. 
• Through collaboration with middleware and API teams ensure seamless integration of core banking applications with surrounding ecosystems including digital channels, payments, risk management, regulatory reporting and reporting systems.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by ensuring core banking applications effectively support data platforms and analytics initiatives
• Support enhancement business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) practice and strategies for core banking systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and implementation teams throughout the development lifecycle for core banking applications. This includes identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and drive initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting for major core banking system issues, review and validation of RCAs and design of solutions for resolution.
• Address the accrued technical debt and develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all applications in the core banking domain.
• Contribute to the bank's digital transformation initiatives by architecting future ready solutions that enable the actualization of the Business strategy.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field of study
• Master’s degree in technology / business will be an added advantage 
• Professional Qualifications Relevant certifications in core banking platforms (e.g. Temenos) is desired
• Cloud Solutions Architect certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desired 
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification is desired 
• 10 years Total Minimum No of Years’ Progressive Technology Experience is required
• 7 years’ experience in Core Banking Applications Space as Developer or Architect is required as well as the following desired requirements:
  • 7 years’ experience In-depth knowledge of integration patterns, messaging protocols, and middleware technologies.
  • 7 Years expertise in Banking practice and domain (essential to have)
  • 5 years’ excellent understanding of software delivery processes, and methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, hybrid) & DevOps
  • 5 years exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation     
  • 5 years of excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to break down complex items to actionable elements             
  • 5 years Knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture
  • 5 years Familiarity with graphical modeling approaches, tools and model repositories
  • 5 years Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications on individual components and projects
  • 5 years’ ability to liaise with all levels of management and subject matter experts across the industry and within the organization to drive the evolution of the core banking domain area.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish and maintain BCP policy and processes, keep up to date with regulations and guidelines specific to business continuity management, and recommend improvements and updates to policies, standards, and procedures.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organization's operations, systems, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical business functions and systems and updated based on evolving risks and business needs
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Coordinator: Coordinating the business impact analysis process within the bank to identify critical business functions, assess the potential impact of disruptions, and help in determining the necessary steps to maintain business continuity and minimize risks.
• Crisis Management and Incident Response: Support with managing risk events and incidents, coordinating response efforts to minimize operational disruption.
• Third-Party Risk Management: Support the business in recommending appropriate resilience and continuity frameworks for managing third-party relationships.
• Design training programs to promote business continuity awareness, ensure compliance, and report regularly on program status and improvements.
• Management Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management, BCM Team, CMT, and the board on the state of operational resilience, risks, incidents, and the effectiveness of continuity plans.
• Continuous Improvement: 
• Identify areas for improvement in operational resilience practices, leveraging lessons learned from testing, incidents, and risk assessments to enhance the bank’s preparedness. 
• Documentation and Communication: Ensure all documentation related to resilience and continuity, including self-assessment, policies, procedures, and plans, is current, accurate, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment and integration of business continuity management (BCM) across all business units and subsidiaries.

Academic & Professional

• Education     Bachelor’s Degree    Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field    RQ
• Professional Qualifications    One among MBCI/CBCP/ BCI-MBCI, DRII-CFCP, ISO 22301, CBCM, EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)    RQ     
• Master’s degree    Business-related field    AA     

Experience

• Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required    5

Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type

• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery    5    RQ
• Risk Management    4    ES
• Project Management    2    ES
• Audit    2    DE
• IT/Banking operations    2    ES
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management    4    ES
• Management Reporting    3    ES
• Facilitation of Training     3    ES
• Proficiency in using business continuity management software, tools, and technologies.    2    ES