Deputy Head, Information Technology (DH, IT) at Accion Microfinance Bank Limited

Accion Microfinance Bank Limited  - Established in 2006, began operations in May 2007 on license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Our management team comprises seasoned and distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds complemented by the expertise of our technical partners, ACCION International. At Accion Microfinance Bank our core values, business philosophy and methodology distinguish us as one of the leading microfinance banks in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Deputy Head, Information Technology (DH, IT)

Locations: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage technology to support the Bank's business strategy.
• This includes enterprise, branch, and desktop software applications, data center, network infrastructure, voice and data communications, security and disaster recovery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive banking IT management experience in a Bank or Financial Institution; Specific experience with Temenos Globus / T24 banking software would be an advantage.
• Previous departmental level budgetary responsibility
• Business process and application integration experience.
• Prior Enterprise application integration experience
• Minimum of B.Sc in Engineering / Electronics / Computer Science, and / or related fields fields with numerate coursework is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of T24 core banking application
• Familiarity with enterprise application implementation, integration, and management
• Proven ability to manage 7x24 operations for banking, call centers, and transaction processing
• Ability to bridge business strategy and operational drivers with IT capabilities
• Superior people and project management skills; able to coach and motivate a team
• Strong industry related analytical skills, e.g. read and interpret financial statements; evaluate loan recommendations
• Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive teams
• Strong negotiation skills and business judgment
• Independent worker; honest
• Fluent in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.