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Divisional Head – Strategy, Risk & Governance (SVP / EVP) at National Bank of Pakistan 2026 | Genzeejobs

Divisional Head – Strategy, Risk & Governance

National Bank of Pakistan

📍 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan ⏰ Contract 🌐 On-site 💼 As per Bank's Policy

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About This Role

National Bank of Pakistan invites applications from exceptionally qualified candidates for the senior position of Divisional Head – Strategy, Risk & Governance (SVP/EVP). Reporting to the Group Chief – ITG / Deputy Chief Technology Officer, this role is responsible for establishing and executing comprehensive IT Governance frameworks, managing IT risk and compliance, aligning IT strategy with business objectives, and leading strategic initiatives that transform the Bank's IT capabilities. This is a strategic leadership position requiring extensive experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, and Enterprise Architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish, execute, and mature IT Governance frameworks, models, processes, structures, and decision-making mechanisms that enable consistent, repeatable, and compliant IT investments aligned with IT strategy and regulatory expectations
  • Embed an automation-first mindset by ensuring that automation is incorporated across IT processes, functions, and activities to enhance efficiency, control, and scalability
  • Develop and govern strategic, operational, and technical decision-making processes, ensuring IT services align with the Bank's priorities, enterprise objectives, and defined risk appetite
  • Act as a single point of contact for enterprise IT Governance matters, including IT Strategy, IT Policy Governance, Portfolio Governance, and IT Risk Management
  • Ensure IT processes, controls, and activities are designed and implemented in compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage engagement with internal and external audit, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring timely coordination, reporting, issue resolution, and closure in a matrix environment
  • Define, implement, and oversee enterprise-level project and program governance, including policies, standards, SDLC, change management, performance metrics, periodic reviews, and quality audits
  • Conduct gap assessments against new and emerging regulations, frameworks, and best practices, and lead their adoption and implementation across the Group in collaboration with corporate oversight functions
  • Drive continuous improvement across IT Governance and operational processes, evaluating the impact of governance decisions on IT performance metrics, delivery timelines, and strategic execution
  • Design, develop, and maintain management dashboards, analytical tools, and presentations to support strategic planning, risk mitigation, performance monitoring, and executive decision-making
  • Lead people, performance, and capability management, including goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, addressing underperformance, maintaining organizational structures, identifying skill gaps, and implementing structured training and certification programs
  • Manage IT financial governance and operational execution, including preparation and custody of the annual IT budget, monitoring expenditures, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in line with approved schedules, Bank's procedures, and supporting the CTO and supervisors on additional assignments
  • Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent
  • Master's degree in IT / Computer Science or equivalent
  • Relevant professional certification(s) preferred
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of IT
  • At least 05 years of experience in a senior level position
  • Experience across IT Governance
  • Experience in Risk Management and Compliance
  • Experience in Audit and Internal Controls
  • Experience and proficiency in tools, models and frameworks relevant to IT Governance
  • Experience in IT Strategy and Architecture
  • Ability to design, implement, and sustain IT Strategy, IT Governance, and Enterprise Architecture frameworks
  • Strong expertise in IT Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) integration
  • Proven capability to develop and maintain IT compliance programs
  • Experience in establishing governance structures, policies, processes, standards, and performance metrics

Skills & Expertise

IT Governance Framework Design and Implementation IT Strategy Development and Execution Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Integration IT Risk Management and Compliance IT-Business Strategy Alignment Project and Program Governance Oversight IT Budget Management and Financial Governance People Management and Executive Leadership Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization Stakeholder Communication and Strategic Planning

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package as per Bank's policy
  • Performance-based incentives and bonuses
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Retirement and pension benefits
  • Executive professional development and training opportunities
  • Contractual employment for 3 years with possibility of renewal

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  2. 2 Complete your profile with all required information
  3. 3 Upload your resume and cover letter
  4. 4 Review and submit your application
  5. 5 Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews

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