Job Description

Our client, DIB Bank Kenya Limited a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, seek to hire Senior Manager – Risk, Governance and PMO to provide strategic oversight and leadership in IT risk management, governance, project delivery, and solution architecture. The role ensures that technology operations and initiatives are aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives, fostering a secure, compliant, and well-governed IT environment through effective risk control, policy compliance, project execution, and architectural standards.

Key Relationships

• Internal: IT & Business Users
• External: Auditors, Vendors & Regulators

Job Complexity / Judgment

• Ability to balance strategic IT objectives with operational needs, regulatory obligations, and business priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing security, compliance, and operational continuity during decision-making.
• Analyze complex situations and prioritize technology initiatives, resources, and project timelines effectively.
• Interpret regulatory and policy requirements and translate them into practical IT governance and security controls.
• Apply IT audit findings, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks to strengthen controls and governance.
• Evaluate the impact of technology changes, new systems, and projects on overall risk and security posture.
• Guide project teams in integrating risk management and security controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Other Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Risk Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT governance, risk management, security, and project delivery within banking or financial services.

Technical Competencies:

• IT Risk Management
• IT Governance Frameworks
• Information Security Management (ISO 27001, NIST)
• IT Audit and Compliance
• Regulatory and Control Requirements (CBK, Data Protection Act)
• IT Policies and Procedures Development
• Project and Portfolio Management
• Change and Release Management
• Incident and Problem Management
• Data Protection and Privacy Controls

Leadership Competencies:

• Navigate & Lead the Way
• Develop Talent and Engage People

Behavioral Competencies:

• Act with Ownership
• Empower to Decide
• Engage the Customer
• Maintain Transparency & Communicate
• Share Knowledge & Work as One

• Ensure alignment of IT strategies, initiatives, and policies with the bank’s business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee IT risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of technology risks.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of IT governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs.
• Provide oversight of IT projects and PMO activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery.
• Coordinate and support regulatory reviews and IT audits, ensuring compliance with CBK guidelines, the Data Protection Act, and other applicable standards.
• Drive closure of audit findings and continuous improvement of IT control effectiveness.
• Monitor and report IT performance, governance maturity, and key risk indicators.
• Review system designs and major technology initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational standards, scalability, and security requirements.
• Champion a culture of proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the IT department.

• IT Risk Management
• IT Governance Frameworks
• Information Security Management (ISO 27001, NIST)
• IT Audit and Compliance
• Regulatory and Control Requirements (CBK, Data Protection Act)
• IT Policies and Procedures Development
• Project and Portfolio Management
• Change and Release Management
• Incident and Problem Management
• Data Protection and Privacy Controls
• Navigate & Lead the Way
• Develop Talent and Engage People
• Act with Ownership
• Empower to Decide
• Engage the Customer
• Maintain Transparency & Communicate
• Share Knowledge & Work as One

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Risk Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT governance, risk management, security, and project delivery within banking or financial services.