Head, Information Technology at Alert Microfinance Bank

Alert Microfinance bank is a leading financial service provider with core mandate of providing affordable, flexible financial and non-financial services to SME, Private and Public Sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Information Technology

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Head, Information Technology at Alert Microfinance Bank is a critical role and the idea candidate will be responsible to oversee the organization-wide systems and information.
• The role involves maintaining the day-to-day operational stability and security of IT software and hardware.

Product Management:

• Oversee the operational configuration of existing banking software (BankOne)
• Manage relationship with external software vendors
• Design promotional materials and management of company website
• Establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by management
• Develop and interpret organizational Information technology policies, and procedures.

Hardware and Software Resources:

• Manage all hardware and software installations and faults across branch
• Management of IT facilities and equipment’s to ensure steady uptime of IT resource in the organization
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

Networking:

• Monitor and install LAN/Wireless Networks, Implementation configuration and administration of systems on the network.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

Security:

• Implementation and enforcement of IT security policies
• Ensure security of Web ,mobile applications and network resources
• Manage backup, security and user help systems
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in a related role.
• Minimum of 5 years Cognate experience in a Microfinance Bank as Head of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is a MUST.
• Extensive experience with the use of BankOne Software and excellent networking skill
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems.

Skills:

• Tech Savvy
• Very proficient with the use of BankOne Software.
• Cyber security and block chain proficiency
• Excellent Networking Skill (LAN/Wireless Networks)
• SoftSkills.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2023.