Manager Technology, Governance and Compliance job at Equity Bank
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Mar-27
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Manager Technology, Governance and Compliance 2026-03-26T16:21:14+00:00 Equity Bank https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1532/logo/Equity%20Bank.png https://equitygroupholdings.com/ug/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Banking Management, Computer & IT, Business Operations 2026-04-03T17:00:00+00:00 8 BASIC PURPOSE: The Manager, Technology Governance & Compliance will be responsible for ensuring a robust ICT and Operations control environment and compliance to leading technological standards, frameworks, and regulations. He/She will lead teams that implement a comprehensive and forward-looking compliance and audit issue management framework for IT and operations. He/She should be well versed in internal controls assurance, compliance and risk management, and leading technology standards relevant to financial institutions in the region MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the process for remediation of compliance and audit gaps to ensure certification, re-certification, and compliance to adopted standards and achievement of audit issue closure targets
- Implement the Audit Issue Management Framework focused on embedding guidelines for effective exit meetings, root cause analysis for findings, corrective action and remediation planning & timing, accountability and tracking closure of audit issues
- Be the main liaison, facilitate logistic and communications for third parties (consultants, external auditors, and assessors) involved in compliance reviews, audits and assessments of the Bank’s technology platforms and operations
- Support IT and Operations teams in implementing best practices for effective and timely remediation of audit and compliance gaps
- Coordinate with other assurance functions (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Fraud) in tracking risk factors that can result in non-compliance and audit gaps across IT and operations
- Identify pervasive root causes driving non-compliance and audit gaps as well as emerging trends and advice on the changes required to policies, processes, and SOPs and/or adopted standards across the Banks’ technologies and operations
- Monitor and coordinate IT and operations compliance activities to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness and identify trends
- Provide timely progress reports for assigned tasks/projects and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual management and Board level reporting
- Develop and maintain the annual schedule for compliance reviews, audits and assessment and perform the logistical planning
- Works with the Digital Training team to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all staff and managers
- Manage immediate reports to ensure unit objectives and KPIs are met in a timely manner.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPEREINCE QUALIFICATIONS - A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related field
- Recognized certification in information systems management and/or security e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500, COBIT 5 or COBIT 2019 certified (Foundation, Implementation or Assessor levels) or an equivalent
SKILLS - A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in an agile workplace and effectively balance multiple responsibilities
- Be a team leader and integrator
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence
- Strong knowledge and understanding of IT governance frameworks like COBIT and ITIL
- Understanding of key internal controls and risk management frameworks like IIA IPPF, COSO
- Good working knowledge of ISO standards (20000, 27001 & 22301), PCI DSS, and SWIFT CSCF requirements
- Passion for, and interest in technology, and emerging trends in the banking sector
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, process navigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
EXPERIENCE - At least 3 years of experience in Information Technology in the field of IT Governance, IT Risk Management, Information Security and/or IT Service Management with a minimum of 1 year in management role
- Experience in working in banking environment will be an added advantage
- Manage the process for remediation of compliance and audit gaps to ensure certification, re-certification, and compliance to adopted standards and achievement of audit issue closure targets
- Implement the Audit Issue Management Framework focused on embedding guidelines for effective exit meetings, root cause analysis for findings, corrective action and remediation planning & timing, accountability and tracking closure of audit issues
- Be the main liaison, facilitate logistic and communications for third parties (consultants, external auditors, and assessors) involved in compliance reviews, audits and assessments of the Bank’s technology platforms and operations
- Support IT and Operations teams in implementing best practices for effective and timely remediation of audit and compliance gaps
- Coordinate with other assurance functions (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Fraud) in tracking risk factors that can result in non-compliance and audit gaps across IT and operations
- Identify pervasive root causes driving non-compliance and audit gaps as well as emerging trends and advice on the changes required to policies, processes, and SOPs and/or adopted standards across the Banks’ technologies and operations
- Monitor and coordinate IT and operations compliance activities to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness and identify trends
- Provide timely progress reports for assigned tasks/projects and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual management and Board level reporting
- Develop and maintain the annual schedule for compliance reviews, audits and assessment and perform the logistical planning
- Works with the Digital Training team to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all staff and managers
- Manage immediate reports to ensure unit objectives and KPIs are met in a timely manner.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
- A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in an agile workplace and effectively balance multiple responsibilities
- Be a team leader and integrator
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence
- Strong knowledge and understanding of IT governance frameworks like COBIT and ITIL
- Understanding of key internal controls and risk management frameworks like IIA IPPF, COSO
- Good working knowledge of ISO standards (20000, 27001 & 22301), PCI DSS, and SWIFT CSCF requirements
- Passion for, and interest in technology, and emerging trends in the banking sector
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, process navigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related field
- Recognized certification in information systems management and/or security e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500, COBIT 5 or COBIT 2019 certified (Foundation, Implementation or Assessor levels) or an equivalent
JOB-69c55cfac3e4f Vacancy title:
Manager Technology, Governance and Compliance Jobs at:
Equity Bank Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 3 2026 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
BASIC PURPOSE: The Manager, Technology Governance & Compliance will be responsible for ensuring a robust ICT and Operations control environment and compliance to leading technological standards, frameworks, and regulations. He/She will lead teams that implement a comprehensive and forward-looking compliance and audit issue management framework for IT and operations. He/She should be well versed in internal controls assurance, compliance and risk management, and leading technology standards relevant to financial institutions in the region MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the process for remediation of compliance and audit gaps to ensure certification, re-certification, and compliance to adopted standards and achievement of audit issue closure targets
- Implement the Audit Issue Management Framework focused on embedding guidelines for effective exit meetings, root cause analysis for findings, corrective action and remediation planning & timing, accountability and tracking closure of audit issues
- Be the main liaison, facilitate logistic and communications for third parties (consultants, external auditors, and assessors) involved in compliance reviews, audits and assessments of the Bank’s technology platforms and operations
- Support IT and Operations teams in implementing best practices for effective and timely remediation of audit and compliance gaps
- Coordinate with other assurance functions (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Fraud) in tracking risk factors that can result in non-compliance and audit gaps across IT and operations
- Identify pervasive root causes driving non-compliance and audit gaps as well as emerging trends and advice on the changes required to policies, processes, and SOPs and/or adopted standards across the Banks’ technologies and operations
- Monitor and coordinate IT and operations compliance activities to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness and identify trends
- Provide timely progress reports for assigned tasks/projects and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual management and Board level reporting
- Develop and maintain the annual schedule for compliance reviews, audits and assessment and perform the logistical planning
- Works with the Digital Training team to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all staff and managers
- Manage immediate reports to ensure unit objectives and KPIs are met in a timely manner.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPEREINCE QUALIFICATIONS - A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related field
- Recognized certification in information systems management and/or security e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500, COBIT 5 or COBIT 2019 certified (Foundation, Implementation or Assessor levels) or an equivalent
SKILLS - A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in an agile workplace and effectively balance multiple responsibilities
- Be a team leader and integrator
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence
- Strong knowledge and understanding of IT governance frameworks like COBIT and ITIL
- Understanding of key internal controls and risk management frameworks like IIA IPPF, COSO
- Good working knowledge of ISO standards (20000, 27001 & 22301), PCI DSS, and SWIFT CSCF requirements
- Passion for, and interest in technology, and emerging trends in the banking sector
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, process navigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
EXPERIENCE - At least 3 years of experience in Information Technology in the field of IT Governance, IT Risk Management, Information Security and/or IT Service Management with a minimum of 1 year in management role
- Experience in working in banking environment will be an added advantage
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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