Senior Manager; ICT Audits & Data Analytics Vacancy at NMB Bank – June 2025
Working Hours: Full-time
Job Location: Head Office, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 25 June 2025
NMB Bank Plc is one of Tanzania’s leading commercial banks, licensed by the Bank of Tanzania. The bank is currently inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Manager; ICT Audits & Data Analytics.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for leading and managing the Data Analytics function within the Internal Audit department. The successful candidate will oversee strategy development and implementation for data analytics, robotics (AI), and continuous auditing to enhance the bank's risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of ICT audit and data analytics strategy in line with departmental goals
- Support other auditors with ICT and business process audits
- Collaborate with ICT, audit teams, and business units to integrate data analytics into audits
- Mentor and lead the data analytics team; foster innovation and continuous improvement
- Design and run data models, scripts, and tests to detect risks, anomalies, and patterns
- Use data analytics tools for risk assessments, predictive analysis, and reporting
- Ensure integration of analytics into all stages of the audit lifecycle
- Execute a risk-based annual audit plan and assess the effectiveness of internal controls
- Work with IT, business units, and stakeholders to access relevant systems and data
- Present audit findings to senior management in an actionable format
- Recommend new tools and methodologies to improve audit outcomes
- Document all analytics activities in compliance with standards and maintain data integrity
- Provide training on analytics tools and cultivate data-driven audit practices
Required Knowledge and Skills
Technical
- Strong command of internal audit practices, especially in banking
- Hands-on experience with analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, SQL, Python, or R
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Knowledge of Core Banking Systems, databases, and payment systems
Behavioral
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical data insights to non-technical audiences
- Solid project management and leadership capabilities
- High integrity and professional standards
- Ability to coach, delegate, and lead through values and vision
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
- Master’s degree is an added advantage
- At least one professional certification (CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity Audit, or IT Risk
- Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing ICT or Cybersecurity initiatives
Equal Opportunity Statement
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Female candidates and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: NMB does not charge any application or recruitment fees. Any solicitation for payment should be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Opening Date: 11 June 2025
Job Closing Date: 25 June 2025
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