IT Compliance Management Manager (AVP)

About the role

The National Bank of Pakistan is seeking an experienced professional to lead its IT Compliance Management function in Karachi. The role involves ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across the bank's technology landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IT compliance activities, including internal and external audits, and regulatory inspections by the State Bank of Pakistan.
• Prepare and submit regulatory responses, compliance reports, management attestations, and audit evidence in a timely manner.
• Monitor, track, and report on IT audit observations, regulatory findings, and remediation activities, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with IT, Information Security, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Business Units to facilitate effective compliance management.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 6 years of IT experience, including 3 years in IT audit coordination or IT compliance, preferably within banking.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, information security, IT governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Required skills

• IT governance frameworks
• Risk management frameworks
• Information security principles
• IT audit coordination
• Regulatory compliance interpretation