About the role
Karakoram Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL) is seeking qualified, skilled and experienced professionals for its IT and Audit Departments. Established in 1956, the bank provides financial services across Gilgit-Baltistan, including remote areas of the region.
All positions are based at the bank's Head Office in Gilgit. Appointments will be on a one-year contract, which may be regularized upon successful completion of the contract period.
Posts and vacancies
- Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager IT Security
- Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager Application Support
- IT Auditor (Deputy Manager)
Eligibility
Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager IT Security
Candidates must have a master's degree or 16 years of education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. They must have 5–10 years of relevant progressive experience developing, maintaining and implementing enterprise information security in a bank.
Applicants need hands-on experience managing and securing enterprise security infrastructure, including next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls, VPN solutions, network access control, endpoint detection and response, and security monitoring platforms. They must understand the State Bank of Pakistan's Enterprise Technology Governance and Risk Management Framework, risk-based cybersecurity controls, operational risk management and regulatory compliance requirements for banks and financial institutions.
Experience must include developing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining information security policies, standard operating procedures and controls aligned with SBP regulations, COBIT, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and industry best practices. Candidates should have experience assessing and protecting core banking systems, ATM switches, internet and mobile banking, payment systems, API integrations, digital banking platforms and third-party fintech applications. An active CISM, CISA or CISSP certification is required; additional certifications are preferred.
Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager Application Support
Candidates must have a master's degree or 16 years of education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. They must have 8–10 years of relevant IT experience, including strong hands-on experience supporting core banking systems or other enterprise banking applications in a bank.
Required experience includes issue resolution, parameter management, user support, product configuration and application monitoring. Applicants must be able to manage End of Day, Start of Day and other critical banking application processes, ensuring timely completion and resolving processing issues.
Candidates must understand branch banking workflows and provide functional support to core banking system users across branches and the head office. They should be able to manage user rights, roles and system access according to internal procedures and regulatory controls. A strong understanding of banking operations, transaction processing, general ledger integration, reconciliation and interfaces between banking systems is required.
IT Auditor (Deputy Manager)
Candidates must have a master's degree or an equivalent qualification comprising 18 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution. A relevant professional certification, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or an equivalent recognized IT audit certification, is required, together with 5–8 years of relevant experience as an IT auditor.
Applicants must have practical expertise in ISACA/COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001 and COSO frameworks. They should understand banking technology, including core banking systems, ATM networks, internet and mobile banking, RTGS, SWIFT, card systems and related payment channels.
Candidates should be familiar with loans and financing, deposits, term deposits and other banking services, as well as applicable SBP Prudential Regulations. They must have comprehensive knowledge of IT policies, procedures, controls, risk management and IT governance. They should be capable of planning and conducting IT audits, assessing controls and risks, identifying control weaknesses, and preparing clear audit observations and recommendations.
How to apply
Submit an application or CV, together with all required documents and certificates, to the HR Department, Karakoram Cooperative Bank Limited, KCBL Head Office, Jutial, Gilgit. Clearly mention the position applied for.
Contact telephone numbers: 457972, 454755.
Applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria or required experience will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Important dates
Applications must reach the Head Office no later than 12 November 2025.
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