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IT Risk Manager
Equity Bank
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Equity Bank
- Position
- IT Risk Manager
- Location
- Kenya
- Experience
- TICS risk assessment awareness
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 18 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 1 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Equity Bank is hiring an IT Risk Manager in Kenya to assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in protecting Finserve data and IT systems. You will ensure effective implementation of Technology Information Cybersecurity Controls and maintain an acceptable risk profile.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Role based in Kenya
- Reports to Head of Risk and Compliance
- Focus on Finserve data protection
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in protecting Finserve data and IT systems.
- Ensure Technology Information Cybersecurity Controls are implemented effectively per the TICS Framework.
- Instil a culture of cyber security within the Company.
- Oversee data analytics strategy for IT and Cybersecurity risks reporting.
- Manage data standards, governance and implementation according to BCBS 239.
- Support digitization of key processes within IT Governance including policies and audit remediation.
- Review new systems and products.
- Report TICS risk profile regularly to the Board.
Who should apply?
This role suits a professional with a Bachelor's degree and awareness of TICS risk assessment who can manage cybersecurity controls and governance.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- TICS risk assessment awareness
- Adhere to Security Policies
- Create employee training
How to apply
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Summary of Role Purpose & Responsibilities
The Information Technology Manager will assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in ensuring that in protecting and ensuring the resilience of
Finserve data and IT systems. This role will ensure that the Technology Information Cybersecurity Controls are implemented effectively and in
accordance with the TICS Framework and for instilling a culture of cyber security within the Company. This role will also ensure that the
Company’s ability to meet its TICS commitments to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, as well as maintaining an
acceptable TICS risk profile that is regularly reported to the Board.
Key Deliverables
• Oversee data analytics strategy for IT and Cybersecurity risks reporting within the subsidiary.
• Manage data standards, governance and implementation according to BCBS 239.
• Support and ensure the digitization of key processes within IT Governance:
a. Policies, standards and procedures operationalization track.
b. IT People skills and head count.
c. Audit issues remediation.
d. Improve risk culture through various initiatives.
e. Review of new systems and products.
Qualifications / Certifications
• Bachelor's degree
Experience
• Technology Information Cybersecurity (TICS) risk assessment awareness.
• Knows how to Adhere to Technology Information Security Policies and Frameworks.
• Able to create Employee Awareness and Training on TICS policies and Framework
The Information Technology Manager will assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in ensuring that in protecting and ensuring the resilience of
Finserve data and IT systems. This role will ensure that the Technology Information Cybersecurity Controls are implemented effectively and in
accordance with the TICS Framework and for instilling a culture of cyber security within the Company. This role will also ensure that the
Company’s ability to meet its TICS commitments to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, as well as maintaining an
acceptable TICS risk profile that is regularly reported to the Board.
Key Deliverables
• Oversee data analytics strategy for IT and Cybersecurity risks reporting within the subsidiary.
• Manage data standards, governance and implementation according to BCBS 239.
• Support and ensure the digitization of key processes within IT Governance:
a. Policies, standards and procedures operationalization track.
b. IT People skills and head count.
c. Audit issues remediation.
d. Improve risk culture through various initiatives.
e. Review of new systems and products.
Qualifications / Certifications
• Bachelor's degree
Experience
• Technology Information Cybersecurity (TICS) risk assessment awareness.
• Knows how to Adhere to Technology Information Security Policies and Frameworks.
• Able to create Employee Awareness and Training on TICS policies and Framework