Job Description
Reportsto GroupVP/ ChiefDeliveryOfficer, Dotted line to CSandSAVertical Heads
ReBIT functions as a think tank for RBI for Information Technology and associated Security adoption for theplanning, executionand strategicroles of RBI in Central Banking.
The Cyber Security (CS) Vertical provides the next Gen services and protection in CyberSecurity,Engineering and GovernanceforRBI. TheSystemAudit (SA) vertical is responsible forproviding technicalaudit supportto RBI ssupervision function. TheProject Management functionis responsible for building the platform, Enterprise applications and offer Enterprises services for various functions/ departmentofRBI. In order to offer relevant services and nextgeneration products and solutions in the areas of Cyber Security which are needed for CS and SA vertical core Research in various advancements in Cyber security is needed. Based on the varioustools,solutionsand applications need tobe developed whicharestateofthe art, proactive, smart and AI/ML enabled.
The ESRD Business Unit is formed for this purpose and VP is responsible for spearheading this function, strategizing and execution of all functions in this Business Unit. The ESRD BU will have sub COEs of Security Research in multiple domain areas with association with CS/SA COEs and formulations of AI/ML models in association with Data Science COE. TheESRDBU also willhavea Core development teamfor developing and enhancing the solutions and products based on RBI Enterprise Platform. They will be augmented by various expert resources from various COEs/BUs of Project Management (PM) vertical.
This role works closely with the teams of RBI in Department of Supervision (DOS), Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS), Department of IT (DIT) and Department of Risk Management as well as other Depts on a need basis.
Mandatory qualifications
- Graduate degreein information systems,engineering, technology, computer science, or a related field.
- Masters degree in technology/management preferred
- Extensive experiencein technology function or in technology Research, Development. Relevant experience in financial services desirable.
- Strong understanding of application development, databases, networking, technology infrastructure and cyber security technologies.
- Handson experience in software development preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Technology Risk Management and cybersecurity Controls, including:
- Business Continuity Management
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Application Security (e.g., user entitlements, authentication, accountability)
- System Architecture and Design (e.g., availability, performance, scalability, data integrity)
- Technology Operations (e.g., change and release management, data backup and retention, capacity management)
- Technology Governance (e.g., technology risk management, metrics/ KRIs, cybersecurity rules and regulations)
- Interest in broad exposure in banking domain areas - banking operations, payment systems, investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the banking industry
- Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events
- Experience in Building solutions and products in Cyber security and AI/ML based Enterprise products
- Relevant professional certifications are a plus
- Research Papers, Patents will be definite advantage
Desired Skills
22-24 Years of relevant industry experience, ofwhichatleast 5years asCTO/ Head of Engineering / Head of R&D. A history of proven delivery of results.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills
- Ability todevelopeffective working relationships with peersand stakeholders
- Should bea teamplayer with provenleadership qualities
- Intellectualand researchcuriosity andhealthy skepticism
- Abilityto synthesize and articulate complex ideas
- Critical thinking andproblem-solving abilities
- Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
- Commitmentandstrongwork ethic
Domain
IT/ITES, Banking captiveunits, Banking / financialservices , CyberSecurity Consulting/Auditing organizations
Establishing ESRD asacore Business Unitwithin REBIT
Gain respect within RBIand REBIT as
- Core and high performing Research unit and
- Building Cyber security-based solutions and Products for the functions of CS, SA and PM which will enable RBI for more effective Central Banking
Building ahigh performing team, establishing processand delivery models
Key Focus Areas will be
- NexGen Audit Toolsandapplications basedonAI/ML Modelling
- Autonomous and human-less/ agenticAI/MLmodels for Audit
- SIEM enhanced log analysis withML models
- ThreatHunting models / Proactive threat detections
- Enhancing threat attack detection with cyber kill chain patterns
- Critical infrastructure attack surface models
- NexGen Cybersecurity Mesh solutions and products
- Quantum based encryptions
- Data classification and privacy solutions
- Advanced endpoint/ perimeter security
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Strategic & Top Management
Role Category: Top Management
Role: Business Head
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Reserve Bank
Location(s): Mumbai
Keyskills:
risk management
project management
cyber security
regulatory
presentation skills
dbms
networking
financial services
artificial intelligence
application development
infrastructure setup
technology risk
writing
communication skills
ml