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Category

Information Technology

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/26/2026
1 days left

Employer / Company

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KCB Bank Uganda
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Description (Public)

KCB Bank Uganda is hiring an IT Risk Analyst within its Risk Department to identify, assess and monitor technology and cyber risks across the bank, supporting incident management, business continuity and IT risk governance.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive systems reviews, assessments and data analysis to identify vulnerabilities for timely corrective action
  • Carry out risk assessments before, during and after implementation of bank strategic and business initiatives, including tracking bank IT projects
  • Scan the market and industry for cyber and system risk information and prepare monthly reports for management
  • Track and monitor usage of risk tools (RCSAs, Risk Registers, KRIs) within the IT Department and conduct assurance reviews
  • Drive, develop and maintain the bank's incident management process and system for cyber and technology incidents
  • Participate in the implementation of the bank's Business Continuity Management Programme
  • Participate in the development, review and monitoring of compliance with bank policies and procedures
  • Review information systems audit reports and track implementation of recommendations
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and assurance providers including internal and external audit, compliance and Bank of Uganda examiners
  • Provide risk training, awareness and education to staff on cyber and system-based risks

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Security or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in information risk, IT security and/or IT audits
  • Experience in information risk reviews and vulnerability assessments
  • Experience in red team exercises and/or penetration testing is required
  • Professional qualifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP or CISA are an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong report writing and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical and data analysis capability
  • Sound knowledge of cyber and technology risk frameworks and tools
  • Ability to train and create risk awareness across teams

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