Assistant Manager – Digital Risk Management

At Sidian Bank, we recognize the significant accountability and inherent risks that an entrepreneur takes to make his ideas and dreams a reality. This role is designed to support the Bank’s digital risk function by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks in digital banking channels such as internet banking, mobile banking, and API integrations. The Assistant Manager will evaluate controls and threats, ensuring risk awareness throughout the digital product lifecycle.\n\n### Key Responsibilities and Activities\n\n#### Digital Risk Identification & Assessment\n* Identify, assess, and document risks associated with digital banking platforms, mobile banking, APIs, fintech integrations, and automation initiatives.\n* Conduct risk assessments for new digital products, system changes, and third-party digital partnerships prior to go-live.\n\n#### Risk Controls & Mitigation\n* Evaluate the adequacy of controls addressing digital, cyber, fraud, data, and operational risks within digital channels.\n* Work with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, DPO, Operations, Project, Digital Financial Services, and Product teams to strengthen digital risks’ preventive and detective controls during pre and post-implementation.\n* Support up-to-date Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) with functional teams to strengthen digital risks’ preventive and detective controls and identification and validation of sample control tests.\n\n#### Digital KRIs & Monitoring\n* Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for digital risks (e.g., system availability, transaction failures, fraud attempts, authentication issues).\n* Identify emerging digital risk trends and escalate breaches of thresholds.\n\n#### Incident & Issue Management\n* Support investigation of digital risk incidents, near misses, and system disruptions.\n* Track remediation actions arising from digital risk events, audits, and inspections.\n\n#### Governance & Reporting\n* Prepare digital risk dashboards and reports for Management Risk Committee and Board Risk Committee.\n* Provide input into ICAAP, Operational Risk Assessments, and enterprise-wide risk reporting relating to digital risks.\n\n#### Risk Culture & Advisory\n* Embed “risk-by-design” principles in digital product development.\n* Provide ongoing risk advisory support to Digital Banking, IT, and Innovation teams.\n\n### Performance Objectives\n* Institutionalize digital risk assessment at product design stage.\n* Reduce notable digital risk incidents year-on-year.\n* Maintain robust digital controls commensurate with Bank’s risk appetite.\n\n### Requirements and Qualifications\n\n#### Academic Qualifications\n* Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT, Risk Management, Engineering, or Finance.\n* Postgraduate qualification in Information Security, Risk Management, or Technology Management is an added advantage.\n\n#### Professional Certifications\n* One or more of the following (or working towards): CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, or ITIL (risk or service management modules).\n* Cybersecurity or digital risk training is desirable.\n\n#### Experience\n* 4–6 years’ experience in technology risk, digital risk, IT audit, cybersecurity, or operational risk within a bank or regulated institution.\n* Demonstrated exposure in digital banking platforms (mobile, internet, APIs), technology risk assessments, KRIs, and cyber/fraud risk collaboration.\n* Experience supporting digital product launches or system implementations is a strong advantage.\n\n### Skills & Competencies\n* Strong understanding of digital banking risk landscapes.\n* Ability to evaluate technology controls and system risks.\n* Data-driven risk analysis and reporting skills.\n* Cross-functional collaboration skills.\n* Curiosity, continuous learning mindset, and strong risk judgment.\n* Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Sidian Bank portal. Use the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1162057 which will direct you to the official sidianbank.co.ke application page.