Senior Data Analyst DBA (AVP-I/AVP) at Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) Islamabad 2026

About the Job

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), a AAA-rated specialized financial institution with over 500 branches nationwide, is seeking a technically strong Senior Data Analyst / DBA (AVP-I/AVP) to support its internal audit and IT governance functions. This role combines database administration expertise with audit-driven database review, making it ideal for a seasoned DBA with experience in banking environments and IT controls.

Job Details

• Organization: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)
• Position: Senior Data Analyst / DBA
• Grade: AVP-I / AVP
• No. of Positions: 01
• Location: Islamabad (Head Office)
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 years as on closing date
• Salary: Market Competitive
• Last Date to Apply: June 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audit and technical review of Data Center operations, database environment, system controls, backup arrangements, disaster recovery practices, and IT infrastructure controls
• Manage, maintain, and support the backend database of the Internal Audit System (IAS), including tables, procedures, packages, views, triggers, logs, and reporting data
• Ensure database performance, data accuracy, system reliability, access control, and security
• Review database controls relating to access management, user privileges, roles, authentication, segregation of duties, audit trails, change management, and data security
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, procedures, reports, dashboards, and analytical outputs for audit review, exception reporting, and management reporting
• Review database performance, query efficiency, indexing, data quality, data consistency, and system-generated reports
• Assist in identifying control gaps, system weaknesses, data anomalies, unauthorized changes, and unusual trends through database-level analysis
• Coordinate with IT, Data Center, Core Banking, and relevant business units for collection and verification of database-related information
• Provide technical support to audit teams in database-driven reviews, system audit assignments, data extraction, and validation of audit findings

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from HEC recognized Institute/University (National/International)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Bank/Financial Institutions
• Preference for candidates with expertise in Database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Technologies: Conventional, RMAN, Active Data-guard, and GoldenGate
• Installation, Upgrading, Patching management & Security of Oracle Database Single & RAC instances
• Hands-on Linux Administration and Shell Scripting
• MS SQL Server & MySQL proficiency

General Eligibility

• Maximum age limit: 45 years as on closing date
• ZTBL is an equal opportunity employer — females and PWDs are encouraged to apply
• Applicants dismissed/removed/terminated on disciplinary grounds are not eligible
• No TA/DA will be admissible for interviews

How to Apply

• Apply online at: https://www.ztbl.com.pk/jobs
• Last Date: June 28, 2026
• For queries: Head (Recruitment & Selection), ZTBL Head Office, Islamabad | 051-9252724

Expert Tips

• Oracle RAC and GoldenGate experience is a powerful differentiator. These are enterprise-level Oracle technologies not commonly found on CVs. If you have hands-on experience with Oracle RAC instances, GoldenGate replication, or Active Data-guard, state your Oracle version, instance size, and the environment (production vs test) explicitly in your application.
• The IAS (Internal Audit System) database management is central to this role. ZTBL wants a DBA who can both administer and audit the database powering its internal audit system. Highlight any experience managing application-specific databases for compliance, audit, or financial systems — not just infrastructure-level DBA work.
• IT audit and controls experience distinguishes this from a pure DBA role. Candidates who only have database administration experience without audit or IT controls exposure will not meet the full scope. Emphasize any work reviewing access controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, or conducting IT general controls assessments.
• Linux shell scripting and MS SQL Server should be named explicitly. The job description lists these as secondary requirements. Candidates who demonstrate breadth across Oracle, Linux, and MS SQL Server — with scripting examples — will score higher than single-platform specialists.