Job Details

  • Deadline: 06 August 2026
  • Company: CRDB Bank Plc
  • Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
  • Category: ICT Department
  • Application: Online application

Job Description

IT Risk & Quality Assurance Specialist at CRDB Bank Tanzania (2 openings)

IT Risk & Quality Assurance Specialists

(2 openings)

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CRDB Bank Tanzania

Job Overview

Organization

CRDB Bank Plc

Position

IT Risk & Quality Assurance Specialist

Number of Openings

2

Reporting Line

Senior Manager Technology Risk & Compliance

Location

Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Department

ICT Department

Employment Terms

Permanent

Application Deadline

06 August 2026

Job Purpose

The IT Risk & Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting ICT risks across systems, applications, projects, and business processes. This role maintains the ICT risk register and collaborates with key stakeholders to implement and track risk treatment actions.

The officer evaluates the design and effectiveness of ICT controls, conducts third-party risk assessments, and ensures full alignment with regulatory, legal, and data privacy requirements. Furthermore, the role maintains ICT risk frameworks, policies, key risk indicators (KRIs), and executive reporting to support strong governance and operational efficiency across CRDB Bank.

Key Responsibilities

1. ICT Risk & Control Management

Conduct comprehensive ICT risk assessments for systems, applications, projects, and business processes to identify control gaps and mitigation strategies.

Lead and coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and escalation of emerging risks.

Perform independent evaluations of ICT controls to test their design and operating effectiveness.

Maintain and update the enterprise ICT Risk Register, tracking risk deficiencies, mitigation actions, and action owners.

2. Frameworks, Compliance & Governance

Review and update ICT frameworks, policies, standards, guidelines, and process documents to maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Monitor compliance with banking regulations, data privacy laws, and cyber security standards, escalating non-compliance issues promptly.

Conduct third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence to evaluate technology, operational, and data privacy risks.

Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support assurance activities.

3. Monitoring, Reporting & Risk Advisory

Develop, track, and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk events, and trends to senior management.

Coordinate the identification, logging, and resolution of ICT-related risk incidents and control failures.

Prepare clear ICT risk dashboards and executive reports to guide strategic decision-making.

Provide expert risk advisory support for new technology initiatives, system implementations, and major process changes.

Promote an organizational culture of ICT risk awareness and compliance through training and policy guidance.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

Required Education & Certifications

Degree

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Certifications

Must hold at least

one

recognized professional certification

CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001 (LA/LI), or PCI DSS.

Required Experience & Skills

At least

2 years

of professional

experience

in ICT risk management, technology governance, information security risk, or compliance within banking or a regulated financial environment.

Hands-on experience conducting technology risk assessments and maintaining GRC tools/risk registers.

Practical understanding of technology frameworks (COBIT, ISO 31000, ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST, PCI DSS).

Proven capability in third-party vendor due diligence and regulatory compliance within the financial sector.

Expertise in policy framework design, control mapping, and executive dashboard visualization.

Commitment to Diversity & Fraud Warning

Equal Opportunity & Sustainability

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices. The Bank promotes an inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from qualified

women

and

persons with disabilities

.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

CRDB Bank

does not charge any fees

at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Any request for payment should be treated as fraudulent and immediately disregarded.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the official CRDB Bank career site before the deadline.

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Apply online: Open application link