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CDH Investment Bank is seeking to recruit a suitable results-driven professional to join the team as ICT Development Officer, tenable at Head Office in Blantyre.

About CDH Investment Bank

CDH Investment Bank, licensed under the Banking Act by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, is a leading specialist bank providing investment banking, corporate and financial advisory and trading of financial securities to a select niche market. 

Role summary

The ICT Development Officer will be responsible for developing software for the bank. The Officer will champion the bank’s applications internal development strategy and roadmap. He/She will collaborate with designers, project managers and other developers while maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation of code, workflows and project progress.

Key responsibilities 

• Design, develop and implement software and user interfaces using modern technologies and best practices.
• Develop server-side logic, databases and APIs using modern programing languages.
• Design overall architecture of web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs to enable communication between different systems and services.
• Carry out system integration tests (SITs) and Quality Assurance.
• Work with the ICT Security Officer to ensure that the applications are secure.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing and end-to-end testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring software reliability and performance.
• Automate deployment pipelines using modern tools to streamline software releases and updates.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
• Perform regular system maintenance and upgrades.
• Conduct feasibility studies on new development requests.

Key qualities & skills

Strong programming and development skills including but not limited to, PHP, Java, JavaScript, C#, .NET, Linux and Windows Shell Scripting

• Database design and management skills for Oracle db, MSSQL, MySQL and ability to work with NoSQL data structures in RDBMS (XML, JSON, etc)
• Systems analysis and design skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, security)
• Customer-centric approach

Qualifications and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, business information systems, or a related professional certification from an accredited institution\
• Minimum 1-year proven track record of applications support and development
• Minimum 1 year of application development or related work
• Strong understanding of RDBMs, database replication modes and RDBMs Configuration
• Knowledge of Middleware application server technologies
• Knowledge of PHP, ASPx, .Net, Java, HTML, JSP, JS, CSS and WPA technologies/languages.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the role’s skills and experience, will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above may forward applications in person, by post or email to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on 28 March 2025.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Certified copy of valid national identity document/passport; and
• Details of three contactable referees.

Please note applications that do not meet all the requirements specified above will not be considered. Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
CDH Investment Bank
PO Box 1444
Blantyre, Malawi

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CDH Investment Bank is seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join the team as Cyber Security and ICT Internal Auditor, tenable at Head Office in Blantyre.

About CDH Investment Bank

CDH Investment Bank, licensed under the Banking Act by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, is a leading specialist bank providing investment banking, corporate and financial advisory and trading of financial securities to a select niche market. 

Role summary

The Cyber Security and ICT Internal Auditor will be responsible for planning and conducting audits and advisory work in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the “Standards”), the CDH Investment Bank’s (the “bank”) Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual, specifically related to ICT/fintech systems and cyber security internal control. 

Key responsibilities

• Identify risk areas, develop and execute comprehensive audit plans for information systems/cyber security in line with Internal Auditing Standards.
• Ensure the bank’s ICT and cybersecurity practices comply with financial regulations, local banking laws and the banks policy and procedures.
• Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, assist with disaster recovery testing including assessments of the bank’s resumption site and risk analysis to identify security gaps.
• Evaluate the security of the bank’s systems including digital platforms, online banking systems, mobile applications and payment gateways.
• Prepare detailed audit reports.
• Review ICT projects to access the effectiveness of the controls at the project initiation, design, data migration, implementation and completion phases.
• Recommend strategic enhancements to the bank’s ICT and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct special assignments as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager from time to time.

Key qualities & skills

•  Very focused and able to pay attention to detail
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend value adding solutions. Planning and organisational capability required
• Ability to work independently; commitment to continuous learning, self-improvement and willingness to keep up to date with new developments in the field of auditing, ICT, cybersecurity and the banking industryGood interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and a strong learning curve to understand the bank’s business processes.

Qualifications and experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field from a reputable University
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CEH are strongly preferred
• At least three years cyber security/ICT audit or related experience
• In-depth knowledge of network routing, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, internet filtering, anti-virus technology, application security, secure email gateways, PCI and GLBA compliant environments.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the role’s seniority, skills and experience, will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above may forward applications in person, by post or email to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on 28 March 2025.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Certified copies of academic qualifications.
• A certified copy of a valid national identity document or passport.
• Contact details for three professional referees.

Please note applications that do not meet all the requirements specified above will not be considered. Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
CDH Investment Bank Limited
PO Box 1444
Blantyre, Malawi

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CDH Investment Bank, the leading specialist bank in Malawi, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join the team as Business Development Manager to be based at our Capital City Banking Centre in Lilongwe.

About CDH Investment Bank

CDH Investment Bank, licensed under the Banking Act by the Reserve Bank of Malawi. The bank provides investment banking, corporate and financial advisory, commercial banking and trading of financial securities to a select niche market. Our purpose is to deliver financial solutions to our clients by effectively utilizing the best human capital and information technology.

Role summary

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for serving the bank’s commercial banking customers in the central and northern regions of Malawi. This role requires the Manager to grow and effectively manage a designated portfolio of top-tier corporate and public sector. The Manager will drive business growth by offering tailored financial solutions, enhancing client relationships and enhancing the bank’s market presence in the central and northern regions of Malawi.

Key responsibilities

• Sales
• Grow commercial banking business
• Generate revenues for corporate banking and
• Oversee and drive the bank’s business commercial banking, business administration in the central and northern regions to enhance presence, grow the business and revenues.
• Develop and manage a segregated portfolio of high-value corporate and public sector and financial services clients.
• Identify new business opportunities in investment banking, commercial banking and trading through implementation of strategic business development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities
  • Grow a book in funding, trading and advisory client relationships
  • Manage and grow relationships
  • Lead a team
  • Research and product development
  • Lead in client centric relationship management activities to ensure superior service delivery.
• Lead a pool of Banking Centre Managers and Account Relationship Managers.
• Review and recommend credit applications, ensuring compliance with Bank policies.
• Lead in product development, research and innovations to support business growth.

Key qualities & skills

• Entrepreneur - In-depth knowledge of corporate banking, financial services, and risk management
• Relationship building - excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
• Communicator – excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leader – Strong leadership and business development acumen
• Adaptable – Ability to drive sales and revenue growth through strategic client acquisition
• High level of professionalism, discipline, and ethical conduct

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance
• Master’s degree in or professional qualification in accounting and finance
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in banking, business development, or financial services
• Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory frameworks.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the role’s seniority, skills, and experience, will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above may forward applications in person, by post or email to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on 28 March 2025.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Certified copies of academic qualifications.
• A certified copy of a valid national identity document or passport.
• Contact details for three professional referees.

Please note applications that do not meet all the requirements specified above will not be considered. Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
CDH Investment Bank
P O Box 1444
Blantyre, Malawi

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.