National Bank of Pakistan NBP Jobs October 2024

National Bank of Pakistan NBP Jobs October 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 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 Audit and Inspection.

The individuals who fulfill the below basic eligibility criteria may apply for the following positions:

01. Internal Auditor – Team Leader (AVP)

Reporting to: Lead Reviewer

Educational/Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC.
• Fresh Chartered Accountants will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 05 years of banking experience, out of which 03 years in Audit and/or Compliance and/or Operations and/or Risk and/or Finance and/or Business Governance function.

Other Skills/Expertise/Knowledge Required:

• Well conversant with internal audit practices and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Good understanding of business communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure situations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Visio, SAP, and Core Banking Application.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with consistent quality output.

Outline of Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct Management Audits, Branch Audits, and Region Audits.
• Develop and update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) of functions and their processes.
• Hold pre-audit meetings with the auditee and gather pre-inspection data for preparation of the Audit Planning Document.
• Perform testing procedures for each control to be tested and report lapses observed in the internal audit report.
• Validate rectification status of regulatory and internal audit findings.
• Follow-up and discuss Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with management.
• Implement internal and external quality assurance recommendations, SBP inspection, and external auditor’s recommendations.
• Supervise the effective management of internal audit MIS, back-office records, and ensure the safekeeping of audit records.
• Conduct timely escalation of reportable/critical issues and their periodical follow-ups.
• Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Place of Posting: Karachi

02. Internal Auditor – Team Member (OG-II/OG-I)

Reporting to: Lead Reviewer

Educational/Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s Degree and/or MBA (Finance) and/or any other relevant professional qualification or certifications such as ACCA/CA Finalist/CIA, etc. will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 03 years of banking experience, out of which 01 year in Audit/Compliance/Operations/Risk/Finance/Business Governance function.

Other Skills/Expertise/Knowledge Required:

• Well conversant with internal audit practices and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Good understanding of business communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure situations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Visio, SAP, and Core Banking Application.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with consistent quality output.

Outline of Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct Management Audits, Branch Audits, and Region Audits.
• Develop and update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) of functions and their processes.
• Plan the audit and gather pre-inspection data for preparation of the Audit Planning Document.
• Perform testing procedures for each control to be tested and report lapses observed in the internal audit report.
• Validate rectification status of regulatory and internal audit findings.
• Follow-up and discuss Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with management.
• Implement internal and external quality assurance recommendations, SBP inspection, and external auditor’s recommendations.
• Supervise effective management of internal audit MIS, back-office records, and ensure the safekeeping of audit records.
• Conduct timely escalation of reportable/critical issues and their periodical follow-ups.
• Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Place of Posting: Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad

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

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 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, as per given instructions.

Applications received after the due date will not be considered in any case. No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.

 “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 position in the area of Risk Management based at Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:

Position / Job Title:
Group Head / Chief Credit Officer – Retail and Program Lending (EVP)

Reporting to:
Group Chief – RMG / Chief Risk Officer

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidates having Master’s Degree and / or any other relevant professional qualification / certification will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of banking experience including 03 years in a leadership role (preferably in retail credit)
• Significant personal credit approval authority with a major bank(s) will be preferred
• Hands on experience of NPL recovery and collection management

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Superior credit risk assessment skills and judgment including problem recognition, defining and structuring of solutions to complicated credit issues. Experienced in remedial management situations. Ability to recognize and address major types of risks, including market and operational, embedded in credit exposures.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity on credit / business issues in reaching a decision; develop solutions / alternatives to difficult credit requests; manage conflict and handle unpopular credit decisions
• Ability to act decisively in time-sensitive situations, exercise good judgment at all times and calmly manage effective decision making in high stress environments
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to develop and implement risk strategies and effective team management skills to lead the team of Collection and Recovery

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To design, develop, monitor, and update risk appetite, risk acceptance criteria, and credit policy for consumer and program lending products, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines and internal risk parameters
• To conduct quantitative risk assessments to evaluate portfolio behavior and maintain a balanced risk-reward ratio
• To be responsible and accountable for formulating the lending policy for all retail banking products, conceptualizing and implementing strategies to enable effective risk management of the assets portfolio whilst facilitating business growth opportunities
• To oversee credit underwriting for the retail asset portfolio to maintain quality, controls and compliance with documentation, loan disbursement, and maintenance activities, while managing operational risk
• To exercise lending authority and support discretionary authority by recommending approvals for deviations from product and credit parameters
• To formulate lending policies for all retail banking products and implement strategies to enable effective risk management while supporting business growth opportunities
• To design and implement credit underwriting processes for new product launches, ensuring alignment with SBP guidelines and regulatory requirements
• To document retail credit underwriting policies and procedures and regularly review interim changes in credit policy to adapt to changing market conditions
• To analyze data to identify trends, emerging risks and potential credit issues within the portfolio
• To review management information system (MIS) reports to track portfolio performance, identify warning signals and adjust product programs, approval criteria, and processes as necessary
• To periodically report portfolio behavior and risk assessments to the Chief Risk Officer and Management Committees
• To lead and mentor a team including Credit Policy, Credit Analytics, Credit Initiation and Collections and Recovery teams, fostering a culture of risk awareness and performance management. Provide guidance, encouraging teamwork and ensuring high performance standards
• To develop, manage, and improve end-to-end processes for lending business, focusing on quality, delivery and cycle time
• To continuously review processes and control mechanisms for retail lending products to enhance performance, reduce error rates and improve the quality of credit decisions
• To automate credit processes in collaboration with business and IT through a well-developed front-end system and implement automated applications tracking with an overall objective of enhancing controls and improving processing speed
• To develop and execute strategies for managing collections and recoveries, optimizing processes to achieve targeted results while maintaining robust controls
• To ensure appropriate collaterals are in place for secured lending through regular reviews with relevant teams
• To ensure effective communication between policy, risk and business teams to maintain alignment in risk management practices
• To guide business product lines related to retail lending in compliance, fraud control, and collection / recovery functions as part of the credit cycle process
• To analyze rejection and escalation reasons vis-à-vis the set policy to remove process inefficiencies and bottlenecks
• To enable revenue growth by facilitating the launch of new products and opening new market segments while ensuring risks remain within the bank’s risk appetite
• To oversee management of internal and external audits, ensuring timely rectification of any identified issues and maintaining compliance with established standards
• To stay abreast of any changes in the market (political and / or economic) for adequate policy responses for occurrences that may affect the health of the portfolio, by capping risk or maximizing returns from opportunities
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

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

Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on 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 as per given instructions.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.

“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 Information Technology based in Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following positions:

01. Position / Job Title:
Systems Administrator – AIX / Linux (AVP / VP)

Reporting to:
Unit Head – Systems Administration (AIX / Linux)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and / or relevant certification(s) will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 06 years of experience in Systems Administration, out of which 03 years of experience in AIX and / or Linux Systems Administration, preferably in bank(s).

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Strong knowledge of systems architecture and recoveries, security setup, performance optimization & analysis, network auditing, patching, proactive monitoring, and alarms / notification setup.
• Strong understanding of AIX systems architecture and its administration concepts, servers, systems performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, delegation, scheduling, team, and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To automate technical and operational tasks involving creation and management of shell / bash scripts.
• To be able to manage principal support, Service Level Agreements and renewals.
• To conduct research and recommend solutions for operational improvement.
• To provide 24/7 database support, provide quick resolutions and escalate issues / incidents to line manager and vendor(s).
• To conduct routine hardware and software audits of AIX & Linux servers to ensure compliance as per the standards, policies, security and OEM configuration guidelines.
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s).

02. Position / Job Title:
Senior Network Engineer (OG-I / AVP)

Reporting to:
Unit Head – Security Operations (Internet and Extranet)

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and / or relevant certification(s) will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 04 years’ experience in IT Networking, that includes switches / firewall and / or routers, out of which at least 02 years of experience in Network Security and / or related field, preferably in bank(s).

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Good expertise in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), routing and switching technologies, and subnetting.
• Proficiency in firewall and security technologies (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet and Huawei), VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL/TLS), IDS/IPS solutions, and endpoint security controls.
• Good understanding of assessment tools and techniques, like Nessus, Nmap and others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to dissect complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Aptitude to learn & adopt new skills and technologies.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To maintain the network and security architecture of the organization.
• To ensure proper design and configuration of network performance & automation to eliminate issues like data loss, performance slippage, and malware activity.
• To ensure proper implementation of firewalls, routers, switches, and network devices as per the set policies and standards.
• To ensure the upkeep of overall network performance by troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
• To implement, and continuously enhance network security infrastructure, encompassing firewalls, Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS / IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and endpoint security controls.
• To develop comprehensive network segmentation strategies to isolate critical assets and mitigate lateral movement by potential attackers.
• To ensure administration of firewalls and monitoring tools to report network activities and build comprehensive statistics.
• To review, develop, and enforce network security policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• To conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate policy effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• To ensure compliance with relevant regulatory mandates and industry framework (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• To maintain documentation of security controls, conduct periodic reviews, and support audit activities to demonstrate compliance.
• To conduct thorough forensic investigations to determine the root cause of security incidents, preserve evidence, and recommend remediation measures.
• To document incident response procedures and facilitate post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve incident response capabilities.
• To maintain comprehensive documentation regarding network security configurations, policies, procedures, and incident response.
• To maintain ongoing communication with key stakeholders, to ensure visibility and compliance status for senior management and stakeholders.
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s).

03. Position / Job Title:
Business Analyst (OG-II / OG-I)

Reporting to:
Senior Business Analyst – ADC, Senior Business Analyst – Enterprise, Senior Business Analyst – ERP

Educational / Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC.
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and / or relevant certification(s) will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 03 years’ experience in the field of IT, out of which at-least 02 years in the field of Delivery and / or Project Management and / or Application Support, preferably in bank(s).

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Ability to effectively communicate product vision and strategies to key stakeholders and functional audiences across various levels within the Bank (including executives, management, individual contributors).
• Ability to share relevant technical and / or industry knowledge and insights with team members.
• Strong understanding of requirement gathering and documentation tools.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive awareness of different Change Management methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (MS Project, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with diagramming, visualization, data analysis and reporting tools.

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the Bank’s goals and business needs.
• To develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap outlining key features, milestones, and priorities.
• To prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and resource availability.
• To gather and document detailed business requirements into BRDs, FSDs etc.
• To oversee the product development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• To monitor and manage the progress of product development, addressing any issues as they arise.
• To collaborate with project stakeholders, including Business, Development, Quality Assurance, Information Security, IT Operations, Project Management Office, IT Audit & Risk.
• To oversee post-deployment support to Business and relevant teams.
• 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 test / interview(s).

Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on 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 as per given instructions.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for test / interview.

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: 08 October 2024

Published Date: 29 September 2024 

Newspaper: Dawn

National Bank of Pakistan NBP Jobs October 2024