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Senior Manager – Payment Systems

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KCB Bank Full time
Job Description

The primary purpose of the Senior Manager – Payment Systems is to manage and coordinate the analysis, evaluation, development, testing and implementation of bank software applications and to make recommendations on software applications that support payment systems. The role also covers the efficient functioning and day-to-day running of the business applications within branch operations, back-office payments technical operations and 3rd party integrations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs. Recommend, develop and administer policies and procedures. Recommend, within divisional policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
  • Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Payments Application Support staff. Assign work activities, projects and programs. Review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
  • Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Clearing and Payment Systems strategy.
  • Implement system changes through automation, process change, management solutions and training.
  • Participate in the execution of projects and initiatives for systems within payments and clearing systems.
  • Prepare various documentation including project reports, process and user manuals, presentations, strategic and technical plans, and other related information on assigned application analyses.
  • Responsible for staff growth by ensuring staff are fully engaged, trained and motivated, ensuring optimum use of human capital allocated to the division.
  • Recommend new clearing systems/products, and improvements to current systems beneficial for all stakeholders.
  • Responsible for organizing and conducting disaster recovery readiness drills in consultation with the IT teams, BCP management representative and other departments involved.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures for business continuance and disaster recovery plans. Proactive in building processes to minimize/eliminate downtime.
  • Responsible for researching, developing, and implementing testing methods and procedures. Ensures that products meet the highest quality standards. Monitors and reports on defects.
  • Review proposed systems software for compliance with applicable quality assurance standards before acquisition or implementation.
The Person

For the Senior Manager – Payment Systems position, the successful applicant should have the following: –

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology or computer/Electronics Engineering.
  • Professional Qualifications: MCP/MCSA/MCSE / MCITP / ITIL / Red Hat is required.
  • 6 years of progressive experience is required, which should include the below:
  • Operational and technical characteristics of a variety of payment platforms including SWIFT, EAPS, Clearing, PAPSS, Pesalink and 3rd Party Integrations.
  • Understanding of Financial and Payment Services regulatory and audit regimen.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry (banking) practises with experience in payment standards ISO20022, ISO 8583, Restful Apis, JSON, XML, and Flat Files integrations.
  • A Master's degree in management / IT will be an added advantage.

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