Executive Manager - IT Governance

Mobilink Bank

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What is Executive Manager - IT Governance - MMBL?

Define and implement the bank s enterprise IT governance framework based on best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 38500).
Establish governance structures including policies, standards, and committees to drive alignment between IT and business goals.
Lead the IT Steering Committee, Architecture Review Board, and Risk Working Groups.
Drive enterprise-wide adoption of governance processes for IT decision-making, budgeting, and project prioritization.
Identify, assess, monitor, and report on IT and cyber risks, including third-party/vendor risks.
Oversee IT compliance with applicable banking regulations and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SWIFT CSP, GDPR, local data privacy laws).
Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulators, and assurance functions during IT audits and inspections.
Ensure timely closure of audit findings, regulatory remediation actions, and ongoing controls testing.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for IT policies, control evidence, and risk registers.
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive and up-to-date IT asset inventory (hardware, software, licenses, and services).
Ensure integration of asset inventory with risk, compliance, procurement, and cybersecurity monitoring functions.
Implement processes to ensure regular reconciliation and lifecycle management of IT assets.
Lead the drafting, review, approval, and publication process for all IT policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Ensure alignment of documentation with regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
Maintain an IT policy governance calendar to ensure timely reviews and updates.
Establish version control, approval workflows, and stakeholder sign-off protocols for all governance documents.
Define, track, and report IT governance KPIs, risk indicators (KRIs), and compliance metrics to senior management and Board-level committees.
Develop executive dashboards and reports that provide visibility into IT

What Executive Manager - IT Governance - MMBL does?

Certifications (Preferred/Required)
COBIT
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
ITIL (for operational governance)
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems development, and digital banking environments.
Excellent understanding of global and local financial regulatory requirements.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High analytical capability with strong attention to detail and risk-based thinking.
Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects with competing priorities.

What are we looking for and what does it require to be Executive Manager - IT Governance - MMBL?

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field.
Master s degree (MBA or MSc in Information Security / Risk) preferred.
12+ years of experience in IT governance, risk management, audit, or compliance within a banking or regulated financial institution.
Proven leadership in implementing enterprise-wide IT GRC frameworks.
Strong exposure to both technology operations and regulatory landscapes (e.g., Basel, SOX, GDPR, SWIFT, NIST).

Job Details

Industry:

Banking/Financial Services

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Experience:

Doesn't Matter

Apply Before:

May 15, 2025

Posting Date:

May 07, 2025

Mobilink Bank

Banking/Financial Services · 1001-1500 employees - Islamabad

Mobilink Bank is providing banking services to over 42 million registered users including 16+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 100 branches and 200,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.