Senior Associate – ICT Governance
I&M Bank (wholly owned subsidiary of I&M Holdings Limited)
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Banking
Banking
Published February 10, 2026
Apply by February 15, 2026
Job Description
Senior Associate drives IT governance by reviewing policies, conducting control assessments, managing risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting governance processes within I&M Bank’s ICT environment to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and update IT Governance, Risk & Compliance policies and procedures.
- Plan and execute internal control self‑assessments focusing on risk management practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with various teams to gather information, document findings, and follow up on implementation of recommended controls.
- Provide support to IT teams in implementing governance processes and addressing compliance requirements.
- Identify and report on risks, providing recommendations for management review.
- Act as the risk champion of the department.
- Drive initiatives to improve processes and alignment between Risk, Compliance, Internal Control, and Technology teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and monitor compliance with access policies.
- Ensure IT initiatives adhere to governance standards, support strategic goals and deliver value.
- Assist in managing the lifecycle of IT policies, procedures and processes, including testing, attestation, awareness and enforcement.
- Stay up‑to‑date on regulatory changes and industry standards and adapt policies accordingly.
- Support governance‑mandated responsibilities such as audits, training, policy development and business continuity planning.
- Support enforcement of change management policy, ensuring risk and impact analysis are reviewed and documented.
- Ensure policies and guidelines are well articulated and communicated to all ICT team members.
Requirements
- Practical experience in Governance of Enterprise ICT.
- Excellent relationship‑management skills with stakeholders, colleagues and users.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex information quickly.
- Ability to analyse diverse information sources and resolve conflicting viewpoints.
- Flexible, deadline‑driven work approach with high standards.
- Experience in service‑delivery environment with technical and service‑management exposure.
- Minimum 3+ years experience in IT Governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications and intermediate working knowledge of COBIT and ITIL v4.
- CGEIT (Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT – ISACA) is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Apply via I&M Bank’s BambooHR portal at imbank.bamboohr.com.
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Job Summary
| Company: | I&M Bank (wholly owned subsidiary of I&M Holdings Limited) |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Industry: | Banking |
| Posted: | 02/10/2026 |
| Deadline: | 02/15/2026 |