Assistant Manager, ICT Risk

Job Vacancy at NCBA Bank: Assistant Manager, ICT Risk – October 2026

Position: Assistant Manager, ICT Risk
Employer: NCBA Bank
Requisition ID: 4069
Date Posted: 21 October 2026
Job Category: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity, Risk Management
Location: Not specified in the provided advertisement

1. Job Purpose Statement

The job purpose statement was not provided in the original advertisement.

2. Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

A. Internal Business Processes (75%)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Undertake risk assessments, analyse the effectiveness of technical and procedural control activities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

• Assess the Bank’s information and cybersecurity capabilities, operations, and supporting technology controls to identify risks and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.

• Identify and assess business disruption risks and their potential impact on current business practices and strategic plans.

• Identify critical points of failure in the Bank’s ICT disaster recovery plans and recommend risk mitigation measures based on best-practice standards.

• Review and report on residual ICT risks.

• Review and improve information and cybersecurity training and awareness programmes within the Bank.

• Clearly communicate emerging threats and risks in alignment with the existing risk profile.

• Translate complex risk, process, and control relationships into clear dashboards and reports.

• Provide effective risk management oversight in support of internal assessments and regulatory examinations.

• Support the development of ICT risk management practices, frameworks, and methodologies.

• Review identified gaps during ICT risk assessments, report findings, and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Periodically review ICT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.

B. Customer (15%)

• Drive customer satisfaction through timely ICT risk assessments that support business operations.

• Provide prompt feedback on internal customers’ ICT-related queries.

C. Learning and Growth (10%)

• Deliver assigned performance objectives.

• Take responsibility for personal learning and professional development.

• Participate in coaching and training opportunities to strengthen professional capabilities.

3. Job Specifications and Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Academic Qualification: University degree in a relevant field.

• Master’s Degree: An added advantage.

• Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications in information security and risk management, such as:

  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Other equivalent certifications.

• Work Experience: At least four years of experience in a similar role, with exposure to banking operations, technology, or assurance functions.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical knowledge of Bank of Tanzania (BoT) guidelines on ICT Risk Management.

• Risk Management Knowledge: Practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and their application within the financial services industry.

4. Job Dimensions

A. Reporting Relationships

The advertisement does not specify any direct or indirect reports for this position.

B. Stakeholder Management

The successful candidate will collaborate with the following stakeholders:

Internal Stakeholders

• Business Units

• Technology and Operations

• Enterprise Projects Team

• Internal Audit

External Stakeholders

• Vendors

• External Auditors

5. NCBA Bank Core Value Behaviours

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following core value behaviours at an intermediate level:

1. Driving for Results

2. Business Savvy

3. Selling the Vision

4. Fostering Collaboration

5. Responsiveness

6. Coaching and Developing Others

7. Building Trust

8. Openness

9. Building Organizational Talent

10. Empowerment and Delegation

6. Application Instructions

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