BANK OF MONTSERRAT JOB VACANCY
The Bank of Montserrat is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER. This individual will report to the General Manager and has responsibility for the integration of information technology into the organization so that the goals identified in the bank’s strategic plans are achieved. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and implementing information technology strategies and solutions within the Bank.
Key Responsibilities: Management and Administrative:
- Plans, organizes, directs, monitors and evaluates the day to day operations of the Information Technology function of the Bank.
- Develops the guidelines and procedures for the use of all IT related equipment and software
- Assists in the procurement of IT equipment and software packages by outlining requisite design and specifications
Technical/Professional:
- Recommends hardware and operating system resource requirements.
- Plans and implements upgrades and modifications to existing systems to accommodate changing user needs and technology in a dynamic environment
- Conducts research into new software packages/platforms/systems and make recommendations to the General Manager
- Conducts analysis of network/system management, capacity planning, fault tolerance and disaster recovery
- Develops system security/firewall requirements based on industry standards & environment
- Plans and implements systems backups, coordinating recoveries, including offsite disaster recovery
- Identifies IT infrastructure upgrade requirements and reviews operating procedures in keeping with best practices
- Develops reliable and effective networking and technology facilities
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots the nature and effects of software systems failures and networking problems
- Ensures that backup, redundancy and disaster recovery provisions are developed and implemented
- Develops strategies for the protection of data, servers and local drives
- Streamlines processes regarding data flow and data quality to improve accuracy and delivery of information
- Takes the lead in implementing and launching IT-driven products such as plastic card products
- Liaise with software providers on annual upgrades and any issues that may arise
- Train Bank staff in the use of the Core banking software and other systems
- Working with users on problem identification and resolution
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Familiarity with Banking solutions such as CORE DIRECTOR, ALCHEMY, YELLOWHAMMER would be an asset
- Excellent judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and organising skills
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
- Five (5) years of professional information technology experience at a senior level in a commercial Bank.
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), COMPTIA Security + and Network+; or other comparable related certifications
Suitable candidates can apply to:
The General Manager
Bank of Montserrat Limited
Box 10, Brades
Montserrat
Or email manager@bankofmontserrat.ms
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 30th 2017
Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.
