ICT Risk Officer Vacancy at DCB Bank
DCB Commercial Bank PLC is a fully-fledged retail and commercial bank in Tanzania. The bank offers banking services to Individuals, Microfinance, Small to Medium sized Businesses (MSME), as well as large corporate clients. DCB Bank has a wi...
ICT Risk Officer
DCB Bank
Dar es Salaam
DCB Commercial Bank PLC is a fully-fledged retail and commercial bank in Tanzania. The bank offers banking services to Individuals, Microfinance, Small to Medium sized Businesses (MSME), as well as large corporate clients. DCB Bank has a wide branch network of over 8 branches, over 1000 DCB Wakala Agents, and over 280 Umoja switch ATMs serving over 3 million customers across the country.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of ICT Risk Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the bank’s information security, business continuity, and data protection frameworks are effectively implemented, monitored, and compliant with regulatory requirements
Key responsibilities
- Performing security and resilience risk assessments for projects, systems, and business units.
- Overseeing cybersecurity monitoring and incident management, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and event/incident logs.
- Overall test of ITGCs, i.e Information Technology General Controls.
- Managing user access and privileged accounts across applications, servers, and databases to ensure proper controls.
- ICT risk and information security policies including BCM, BCPs, DRP, and related frameworks.
- Ensuring compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and regulatory requirements, including reporting violations and maintaining registration as a Data Controller/Processor.
- Conducting staff training and awareness programs on cybersecurity, ICT risks, and data protection.
- Coordinating closure of audit and regulatory findings to ensure issues are resolved and do not occur.
- Acting as liaison with regulators and external agencies on ICT risk and compliance matters and normal users.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional qualification in CISA, CRISC, or (CISM) are would an added advantage.
- 2 years’ relevant experience in a highly automated environment
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools
How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificate, and names of three referees with their contacts, quoting reference number DCB-RC-IRO-06/2026 on the subject of the email.
To be considered, your application MUST be submitted through: recruitment@dcb.co.tz not later than 16th July 2026.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
How to approach this opportunity
Before applying for ICT Risk Officer Vacancy at DCB Bank, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
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For ICT Risk Officer Vacancy at DCB Bank, align your CV with the location and role context: Tanzania.
Questions to prepare for
Before interviewing for ICT Risk Officer Vacancy at DCB Bank, Tanzania, prepare short answers backed by real examples from your experience.
Describe your experience with financial accuracy, reconciliation, reporting, or cash handling.
How do you ensure compliance and reduce errors in financial work?
Give an example of a report, system, or data you used to improve decisions.
How would you handle a difficult customer, loan, or recovery case professionally?
What steps would you take if you found a difference in accounts, payments, or financial records?
How do you protect customer or company confidentiality in finance-related work?
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the ICT Risk Officer Vacancy at DCB Bank position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to DCB Commercial Bank PLC is a fully-fledged retail and commercial bank in Tanzania. The bank offers banking services to Individuals, Microfinance, Smal....
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Performing security and resilience risk assessments for projects, systems, and business units. Overseeing cybersecurity monitoring and incident management, including vuln.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
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