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Senior Specialist; Cyber Security Governance & Compliance at CRDB Bank

Reporting Line

Manager; Cyber Security Governance & Compliance

Location

Tanzania Head Office

Department

CYBERSECURITY UNIT

Number of openings

1

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient of the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and act as a central point of contact for all GRC related matters from internal and external stakeholders.

Principle Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor compliance with internal security policies and applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR), and support internal and external audits.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance reviews across business units to identify control gaps and recommend mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, and Business Units to ensure cyber governance and compliance objectives are integrated into enterprise processes.
• Track and report on cybersecurity governance and compliance metrics, highlighting areas of improvement and risk exposure.
• Lead awareness initiatives and training programs to promote a strong cybersecurity culture across the organization.
• Support the implementation of security controls and ensure their effectiveness through continuous monitoring and evaluation.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity regulations, threats, and trends, and proactively recommend policy or control adjustments.
• Contribute to incident response and post-incident reviews to ensure lessons learned are integrated into governance and compliance strategies.
• Represent the Governance & Compliance unit in internal committees, working groups, and external regulatory engagements when required.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Possession of at least one relevant professional certification such as COBIT, ITIL, CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CISSP.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, particularly ISO/IEC 27001 and PCI-DSS.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Governance and Supplier Risk Management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with various stakeholders, including employees, auditors, vendors, and contractors, with strong communication and coordination skills.

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