IT Governance, Policy and Standard Analyst at GVA Partners

Job Overview
Our client, a Commercial Bank, is seeking to hire an IT Governance, Policy and Standards Analyst for management of IT Governance, Policy, Standards and Risk Management requirements for the Information Technology group.

Requirements:

• Tracking of IT Policies, SOPs and other governance documents in the documentation lifecycle
• Working with IT colleagues to improve documented policies, processes, and Procedures
• Prepare IT Strategy achievement reports
• Partners with operational areas within IT to build strong working relationships, improve workflow and solve organizational issues
• Review the IT Service Continuity plan(s) to ensure it is updated
• Performing change management secretariat responsibilities (Change request review, administration of meetings etc.)
• Servicing and providing secretarial services to designated IT governance forums
• Test IT service continuity plans against the service continuity requirements
• Administrative activities associated with Operational Risk Management training and information dissemination within the IT Group
• Audit / Assurance / Regulatory relationship management
• Prepare reports for various Management Committees with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, IT Governance, Policy & Standards

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of strategy development practices
• Familiarity with major IT Standards, Frameworks and Bodies of Knowledge in line with CBN IT Standards Blueprint.
• Strong compliance and process analysis knowledge
• Knowledge of relevant statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Good interpersonal relationship development.
• Convincing ability to adapt quickly and easily to changes within the business
• Basic understanding of Risk Management principles, practices and techniques
• Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
• Passion for innovation and “can do” attitude
• Customer focus
• Has an always pro-compliance mindset
• Good PowerPoint skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in STEM
• 0 – 3 years of Information Technology Governance, Risk Management and Control Experience
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage e.g., ITIL
• 0 – 1 year risk management experience
• 0 – 1 year IT compliance / audit experience