To drive Mobilink Bank’s technology risk strategy by ensuring effective identification, monitoring and mitigation of emerging risks.
• Support in implementing the bank’s risk framework and strategy within agreed timeframes, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring, control, and reporting of technology risks.
• Supervise and lead technology risk reviews to identify associated risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Review existing and new policies, procedures, frameworks of Information technology and Information security.
• Conduct technical risk assessments of tech outsourced activities including Cloud service providers.
• Foster a culture of partnership, collaboration, and transparency with technology teams; serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for control obligations.
• Provide leadership support for the end-to-end execution of Control and Risk Evaluations.
• Develop and monitor key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure the escalation of significant risk issues to appropriate management levels.
• Conducting/formulating RSCA/Risk Register to identify risks in processes. Devise action plans for addressing risks in conjunction with process owners.
• Ensure timely escalation of significant emerging risk issues to the Management.
• Review the bank’s DR along with the plan, oversee and attend all DR and Technology drills.
• Review technology incidents along with root cause analysis and monitor mitigation plans to mitigate the risks.
• Perform periodic self-audits against regulatory frameworks, internal policies and procedures and drive mitigation plans to address the risks.
• Ensure compliance with SBP guidelines and frameworks.
• Lead internal audits and regulator interactions for technology risk.
Essential Skills
• In-depth knowledge of risks associated with technology.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to articulate risk findings and provide clear, effective risk advice.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess complex risk scenarios, identify root causes, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance requirements related to technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Knowledge of cloud services and emerging technologies.
Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/Technology. Related certifications will be added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technology/ risk/IT audits, preferably within banks, fintech, or the broader financial services industry.
Job Locations:
Head Office
About MMBL:
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion.
MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.
Why Join MMBL ?
This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.