Job Description:

A leading bank is looking for a Head of IT to join their

expanding team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will focus on planning

and managing the activities related to IT as well as ensure the provision

of efficient, cost effective and secure IT services to the bank. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of all IT projects and ensure proper

coordination with concerned business divisions.

• Develop the overall strategy and business plan for the Information

Technology division and monitor performance against plan.

• Enhance the IT architecture to ensure optimum integration of different systems

and meet business, risk, reporting & regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and recommend the procurement/ supply of IT systems.

• Liaise with Risk Management to ensure efficiency of IT contingency/ business

continuity plans and develop adequate back-up and recovery systems.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Extensive experience in Infrastructure and Security

within Banking / financial services in a similar capacity in the GCC.

• Strong Technical and analytical skills in Linux, Oracle and Microsystems.