BRAC Bank is one of the top sustainable banks in Bangladesh. Established with a view to financial inclusion, BRAC Bank is the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, delivering a full array of banking services to individuals and business entities. Its strong financials, along with the best credit rating from the top global and local rating agencies and numerous recognitions, speak of the bank's aspiration towards becoming the best bank in the country.

BRAC Bank is currently looking for a number-driven, digitally savvy, intelligent, goal-oriented, enthusiastic individual for the following position in its Audit Department of the Internal Control & Compliance Division:

Head of Information Systems and Vigilance Audit

Employment Type: Full-time                                                                                                          Job Grade: AVP & Above

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES     

  • Conduct annual business plan using a risk-based approach for Information Systems audits, including branches;
  • Implement Information Technology audits for all the relevant technical systems;
  • Compliance assessment of regulatory guidelines, policies, and processes;
  • Monitor IT general control and application control for its effectiveness;
  • Information Technology and Information Security Risk Assessment;
  • Risk Assessment of ADC channels, digital banking, and payment gateways;
  • Provide consultancy to relevant stakeholders;
  • Ensure timely execution of annual audit plans and perform audits to achieve the annual audit plan in critical areas;
  • Ensure that sufficient and appropriate audit evidence with necessary supporting documents is collected and audit programs are updated;
  • Prepare audit reports, summary reports, audit programs, etc.;
  • Keep updated banking knowledge, Bangladesh Bank guidelines, circulars, auditing standards, changing/ amendment of law/regulations, ISO, NIST, OWSAP, etc.;
  • Identify significant risk areas and/or control weaknesses and inform the management;
  • Assist in conducting investigations, including any other special assignments; 
  • Ensure that Audit IT systems, platforms, and operating procedures comply with the established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security;
  • Analyze and document all information systems and related controls, and develop an appropriate audit program to test them;
  • Analyze, assess and evaluate the risk of core banking, card management, and other satellite and middleware applications from security and regulatory compliance perspective;
  • Review audit reports and ensure that recommendations are incorporated;
  • Technical assessment of information security solutions, like SIEM, PAM, SOAR, DLP, Web Gateway, Firewall, MDM, etc.;
  • Maintaining good liaison with regulators and other stakeholders; 
  • Present the audit findings, annual planning, etc. to the Management and Board Audit Committee; 
  • Evaluate IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and establish controls to mitigate loss;
  • Technical assessment of payment channels like ATM, POS, EFT, etc.;
  • Perform data analysis with appropriate CAAT;
  • Perform IT procurement-related pre-audits;
  • Sound reporting, reviewing and presentation skills.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master/Bachelor's degree from a reputed university with a satisfactory academic track record;
  • At least 07 years of experience in Information Security, IT, bank audit will considered an advantage, but not mandatory;
  • Relevant Professional Certifications from ISACA, ISC2, IIA, EC-Council, RHCE, CEH, ITIL, etc.;
  • Experience in IT and banking IT Systems;
  • Sound analytical skills;
  • Prior IT auditing experience;
  • Knowledge of risk management and business continuity;
  • IT Security and vulnerability management;
  • Experience with agile DevOps process;
  • Quick adaptability to the dynamic and fast-paced environment;
  • Be customer-centric, team player, and keen to develop others.

BRAC Bank is a values-driven organization and believes in protecting all its stakeholders, including the co-workers and the community we work with, from all forms of harassment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination. As an equal opportunity enabler, BRAC Bank encourages applications from any gender-diverse individuals and persons living with disability. We consider personal persuasion as disqualification of candidature.

If you are interested in taking up the challenge, please 'Apply Online'.

Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for the next stage as per the recruitment process. BRAC Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.

BRAC Bank does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline: August 27, 2023