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

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• In depth knowledge ofT24 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

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 BSc Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, and/or related fields with numerate coursework is preferred