Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership for the Bank's enterprise
applications portfolio, ensuring availability, performance, integration,
security, and continuous enhancement of all business-critical applications,
including Core Banking, Digital Banking, Cards, Payments, Treasury, Risk, and
ERP platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and execute enterprise application strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee
application lifecycle management, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Drive
integration initiatives across enterprise systems and digital platforms.
- Manage
vendors, support partners, and application teams.
- Ensure
application availability, resilience, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Lead
digital transformation and application modernization initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering,
Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's
Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related
discipline will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum
of 8 years' relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a
leadership role managing enterprise applications within Banking, FinTech,
Telecommunications, or a large corporate institution.
Professional Certifications
- ITIL
- PMP/Prince2
- Oracle,
Microsoft, Temenos, Finacle, or relevant application certifications
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience
- At least 3 years in a leadership role managing enterprise applications
- ITIL certification
- PMP or Prince2 certification
- Certifications in Oracle, Microsoft, Temenos, Finacle, or relevant application platforms
Polaris Bank Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests that certain packages, including split-salary structures and access to financial loans, are viewed as helpful for budgeting and financial flexibility. Some employees also reference health insurance schemes that contribute to perceived benefits breadth.
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What We Do
Polaris Bank is a forward-thinking financial institution committed to delivering customer-first banking experiences across Nigeria, offering tailored solutions for individuals, SMEs, corporates, and government institutions.
