Unit Head – CBA Technology (AVP / VP)

"The Nation's Bank", National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position inthe area of Information Technology.

The individuals who fulfil the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:

Position / Job Title:
Unit Head CBA Technology (AVP / VP)

Reporting to:
Wing Head CBA Technology

Educational /Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and / or Graduation with a Masters degree in IT / Computer Science or equivalent, from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan

• Candidates having relevant certification(s) will be preferred
  

Experience:

• Minimum 06 years of experience in the field of IT, out of which 03 years of hands on experience in maintenance and / or configuration and / or deployment of Core Banking Systems and Allied Solutions

• Candidates having experience of FIS PROFILE Core Banking System will be preferred

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Expertise in Database Technologies (Oracle, DBSQL, SQL Server, NoSQL)

• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

• Strong knowledge of VMware technology, version control tools (SVN/GitLab), WebServer (Apache / WebSphere)

• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and team management skills

• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders for issue / conflicts resolutions

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to display excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to technical audiences of diverse levels within the organization, including executives, management, and individual contributors

• Ability to share relevant technical and / or industry knowledge and expertise with team members

• Strong understanding of technology project lifecycle and documentation

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To ensure projects, problems, service requests, and escalations are dealt with according to a defined set of policies, processes, procedures, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• To manage and prioritize the design and maintenance of Core Banking System and other integrated systems / applications

• To provide support and guidance on Core Banking Application Security and Governance, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Core Banking Technology Applications (systems, people, policies, controls, and procedures) in protection against data loss, corruption and unauthorized access

• To develop, implement and execute detailed Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and procedures for Core Banking and other integrated critical business applications

• To analyze and review the design and planning of application projects in accordance with the Banks requirements, providing essential inputs to the change approval process to support informed decision making

• To effectively communicate with and manage expectations of internal and external customers and other stakeholders influencing performance outcomes

• To promote open communication, teamwork, and trust across teams, fostering a customer service-oriented culture

• To monitor, manage and resolve service user complaints to maintain the highest standards of service quality

• To effectively lead and oversee application architectural design, ensuring that all solutions developed and deployed align with Enterprise Architecture standards

• To manage the team, allocate tasks, monitor, review, and resolve issues and interact with internal and external stakeholders to resolve conflicts / issues

• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Place of Posting:

Karachi

Assessment Interview(s)

Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteriawill be invited for panel interview(s).

Employment Type:

The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed ondiscretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensationpackage and other benefits as per Banks Policy / rules.

Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.

National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.