National Bank Pakistan NBP Jobs September 2024

National Bank Pakistan NBP Jobs September 2024

Organization:  National Bank of Pakistan NBP   

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: “The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile, and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated, and experienced professional(s) for the following positions in the area of Risk Management (Information Security) based at Karachi. The individuals who fulfill the below basic eligibility criteria may apply for the following positions:

01 Position / Job Title

Department Head – IS Project Management Office (AVP / VP)
Reporting to: Wing Head – IS Program Management
Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidate having Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Technology Engineering or any other relevant professional certification(s) will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 06 years of experience in Information Technology and / or Information Security, out of which 03 years in managing Information Security projects
• Candidate with relevant working experience in banking or large-scale organization will be preferred

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good knowledge of Information Security function
• Well versed with SBP guidelines regarding Information Security
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Knowledge of performing control assessments of business applications, processes, and IT solutions

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for managing all Information Security related projects and work place, Information Security Risk Assessment, etc.
• To plan and perform project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables
• To define and improve IS Project Management Office policies and processes
• To ensure reflection of Information Security requirements in Functional Specification Document for concerned projects and consequent sign-off of Wing Head
• To update and maintain project / program risks and issue logs
• To define and embed project controls and governance
• To provide project planning, milestone management, scope management, and resource forecasting
• To ensure cross program dependencies are managed and dependency log is maintained
• To prepare regular status reports for management reporting
• To ensure testing of defined security requirements during SIT (Security in Information Technology) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) phase
• To maintain MIS of security gaps for which business has agreed to implement corrective measure after production rollout of project
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

02 Position / Job Title

Department Head – IS Digital Channels (AVP / VP)
Reporting to: Wing Head – IS Risk Management
Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidate having Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Technology Engineering or any other relevant professional certification(s) will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 06 years of experience in IT, Information Security, or IT Audit, out of which at least 03 years in application of / or project management in the field of Information Security
• Candidate with relevant working experience in banking or large-scale organization will be preferred

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good knowledge of Information Security function
• Well versed with SBP guidelines regarding Information Security
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Knowledge of performing control assessments of business applications, processes, and IT solutions

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To execute risk assessment program for bank-wide digital applications based on Information Security standards and industry best practices
• To communicate identified Information Security risks and their impacts to the concerned Business Management, and / or IT
• To monitor and track all Information Security issues, till closure, arising from self-assessment, internal audit, external audit, SBP audit, risk and vulnerability assessment programs
• To monitor progress of investigations of security incidents and alerts
• To execute application and infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment program
• To assist Wing Head in reviewing and implementation of security policies and procedures
• To establish a process for IS and IT risk acceptance
• To define policies and procedures for adequate implementation of Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) within the Bank
• To ensure timely engagement of third-party consultants for implementation, validation, and annual audit to ensure ongoing PCI DSS compliance
• To ensure timely execution of annual risk assessments and quarterly vulnerability scans for cardholder data environment
• To oversee development of baselines and checklists for Information Security reviews
• To devise mechanism for timely closure of observations raised during IS reviews
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

03 Position / Job Title

Officer – Internet Application Security Review (OG-II / OG-I)
Reporting to: Wing Head – IS Risk / IS Operations and Threat Management
Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidate having Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Technology Engineering or any other relevant professional certification(s) will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 02 years of experience in Information Technology and / or Information Security, preferably in relevant area of internet application security review

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Understanding of Information Security function
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player with ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• Awareness of cyber security monitoring and detection tools

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To assess web application architecture components and their vulnerabilities
• To provide subject matter expertise on common internet attacks including various types of fraud and scams
• To be responsible for Swift CSP (Customer Security Program) KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Compliance
• To establish and enforce protocols, security measures, and controls
• To be part of deployment of various application security testing tools
• To identify the root cause of security incidents, dig into technical issues, and examine problems from all sides to help in the resolution
• To perform surveillance and evaluation of current policies against new standards and laws, as well as flaws identified internally or discovered externally by others throughout the industry
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Assessment Test / Interview(s):
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for a test and / or panel interview(s).
The employment will be on a contractual basis, initially for three years, renewable at the discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s Policy / rules.

Interested candidates may visit the website www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers and apply online within 10 working days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
Applications received after the due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for appearing in test / interview(s).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: “The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan, aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. The bank plays a significant role in the socioeconomic growth of the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile, and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is seeking talented, dedicated, and experienced professional(s) for positions in the Human Resource Management area at Karachi. Eligible candidates may apply for the following positions:

Wing Head – Pension & Investment (VP)

Reporting to: Divisional Head – Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university / college / institute.
• Candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HR / Public Administration and HR related professional certifications such as SHRM, CHRP, etc. will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 08 years of working experience in Human Resources and / or Banking and / or Finance with at least 05 years in Compensation & Benefits and / or HR Operations and / or Payroll and / or Pension Funds.

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• In-depth knowledge of Pension & Investment and HR Operations processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Working knowledge of SAP-HCM would be preferred.
• Good team player.
• Good communication skills.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure routine sanctioning of all retirement and pensionary benefits within agreed guidelines.
• Compile / revise pension rules / scenarios as per Board of Directors’ directives and coordinate with consultants for its finalization.
• Supervise pension and investments wing processes to ensure timely pension disbursement for State Bank’s Inspection, External / Internal Audit.
• Coordinate with Tax Division for acquiring tax exemption certificate for Pension & Benevolent Fund Trust.
• Ensure timely and adequate training for team members to maintain required knowledge.
• Address grievances of pensioners, manage NBP Pension Fund Accounts in consultation with counterpart departments.
• Conduct departmental audit and ensure all compliance issues highlighted in the audit report are rectified amicably within the timelines.
• Support on implementation of Pension & Investment related initiatives.

Employment Type: Contractual basis, initially for three years, renewable at management’s discretion with compensation and benefits as per Bank’s Policy.

Manager – Compensation & Benefits (AVP)

Reporting to: Wing Head – Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university / college / institute.
• Candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HR / Public Administration and HR related professional certifications such as SHRM, CHRP, etc. will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 06 years of working experience in Human Resources and / or Banking and / or Finance with at least 03 years in Compensation & Benefits and / or HR Operations and / or Payroll.

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• In-depth knowledge of Compensation & Benefits and HR Operations processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Working knowledge of SAP-HCM would be preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team player.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage final settlement activities for all resigned / retired / dismissed employees.
• Ensure routine sanctioning of all retirement and pensionary benefits.
• Manage the pension fund investment portfolio.
• Process off-cycle payments i.e., fuel, mobile, entertainment, club membership subscription / monthly fees as applicable.
• Process staff loans as per the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain MIS for relevant areas of HR and ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinate with HR Governance Division for internal / external audits.
• Manage administrative affairs of Compensation & Benefits Division.
• Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Employment Type: Contractual basis, initially for three years, renewable at management’s discretion with compensation and benefits as per Bank’s Policy.

Interested candidates may apply online within 10 working days from the date of publication of this advertisement at www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers. Late applications will not be considered. No TA / DA will be admissible for interviews.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: “The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan, aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. As one of the leading and largest banks in Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with the objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile, and sustainable bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated, and experienced professionals for the following positions in the area of Information Technology, based at Karachi. The individuals who fulfill the basic eligibility criteria may apply for the following positions:

Senior Network Engineer – LAN Operations (AVP / VP)

Reporting to:
Unit Head – LAN Operations (CON) / Unit Head – LAN Operations (Campus) / Unit Head – Security Operations (Internet & External)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university/college recognized by the HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering or qualified at / certified in relevant higher-level certifications such as CCIE / CCNP will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 03 years of experience in IT Networking, which includes switching / firewall / router-related tasks, out of which at least 01 year of experience must be in Security (Firewalls, IPS / IDS).
• Good hands-on experience with technologies such as AGL, Openflow, and REST APIs and other related advanced external switching technologies.

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good coordination and communication skills with internal/external customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Expertise in security assessment tools such as Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark, along with knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and in-depth knowledge of MPLS and other network optimization techniques.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain the overall structure of LAN/WAN network architecture to enhance security and improve user connectivity.
• Implement network changes to address bandwidth, configuration, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot and implement solutions as needed.
• Monitor system checks, network performance, and network health regularly.
• Perform routine system updates and patches to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in network performance reviews and maintain documentation for network components, projects, and vendor relationships.
• Provide support for business continuity and disaster recovery processes for network infrastructure.
• Execute the responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Senior Team Lead – WAN Projects (OG-II / AVP)

Reporting to:
Unit Head – WAN Operations

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university recognized by HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering or related fields will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 03 years of experience in WAN design, setup, and maintenance, including working on modern networking technologies.
• Experience with automation tools and strategies to enhance network management.

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good understanding of WAN technologies, including SD-WAN, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and MPLS.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with hands-on knowledge of security tools and protocols (e.g., Firewalls, IPS, IDS, SNMP).
• Ability to manage network optimization projects to improve speed and reliability.
• Familiarity with business continuity strategies and disaster recovery tools.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement WAN solutions to ensure optimal performance and security for the organization.
• Collaborate with senior IT management to align WAN operations with business goals and security standards.
• Ensure seamless connectivity for business-critical applications and maintain uptime for network systems.
• Monitor WAN usage to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to the network infrastructure.
• Report on WAN metrics and compliance status to senior management.

Network Engineer (OG-I / OG-II)

Reporting to:
Unit Head – Security Operations (Internet & External)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university recognized by HEC.
• Candidates having Master’s degree in relevant fields will be preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA / CCNP will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 03 years of experience in IT Networking, which includes switching / firewall / router-related tasks, out of which at least 01 year of experience must be in Security (Firewalls, IPS / IDS).
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and advanced troubleshooting tools and techniques.

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good understanding of network security design and optimization techniques.
• Expertise in security assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Wireshark).
• Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper network setup and security architectures are in place to safeguard the Bank’s IT infrastructure.
• Maintain network availability by monitoring performance, implementing upgrades, and ensuring adherence to security protocols.
• Document all network changes and configurations to meet regulatory and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues related to connectivity, performance, and security.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery processes related to network infrastructure.

Assessment Test / Interview(s):
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interviews.

Employment Type:
The employment will be on a contractual basis for three years, which may be renewed at the discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation packages and other benefits as per the Bank’s Policy / rules.

Application Process:
Interested candidates may visit the website www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers and apply online within 10 working days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Applications received after the due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for appearing in tests/interviews.

National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.

Last Date to Apply:  25 September 2024

Published Date: 15 September 2024

Newspaper: Dawn

National Bank Pakistan NBP Jobs September 2024