Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited ZTBL Jobs 2025 – Career Opportunities in Risk, IT, and Compliance
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited ZTBL, a premier financial institution operating under the Government of Pakistan, has announced multiple career opportunities for highly skilled and experienced professionals. The bank is renowned for offering agricultural credit and financial services across Pakistan through its extensive network of over 500 branches.
In 2025, ZTBL is undertaking a major recruitment drive for various specialized roles in its Risk Management, IT, Security, and Compliance divisions. The goal is to recruit individuals who can perform as catalysts for innovation, governance, and sustainable transformation in a fast-paced banking environment.
This article provides a complete overview of all announced positions, qualification requirements, responsibilities, and application procedures.
About Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
ZTBL is a government-owned specialized financial institution that has consistently received AAA ratings due to its performance in the agricultural and rural development sector. With a legacy of over five decades, ZTBL continues to drive national-level initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture through financial inclusion, technology-driven solutions, and skilled human resource development.
List of Vacant Positions
ZTBL is inviting applications for the following posts:
- Environment Risk Officer OG II
- GRC Officer OG II (Governance, Risk and Compliance)
- Operational Risk Analyst OG II
- Operational Risk Analyst OG I
- Penetration Tester OG II
- Market and Liquidity Risk Analyst OG II
- IT Project Manager AVP
Each role demands a unique blend of technical skill, industry experience, and a proactive mindset.
Environment Risk Officer OG II
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, preferably with a focus on environmental sciences, sustainability, or related disciplines
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a bank or financial institution
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in formulating environment and social risk management procedures
- Identify and assess environmental risks across operational areas
- Work within the framework of SBP Green Banking Guidelines
- Review audit and inspection findings related to environmental compliance
- Suggest improvements in environmental risk protocols
- Update the Environmental Risk Management procedures periodically
- Provide inputs for environmental components of new banking products
GRC Officer OG II (Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance)
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field from an HEC recognized institution
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years in risk and compliance roles within banks or financial institutions
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of governance, risk, and compliance strategies
- Improve internal control systems and security policies
- Track compliance issues, audit findings, and corrective actions
- Coordinate security awareness initiatives and training
- Liaise with external and internal auditors and regulators
- Assist in implementation of risk mitigation plans
- Monitor IT security projects and policy compliance
Operational Risk Analyst OG II
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in operational risk management within banking or finance sectors
Key Responsibilities
- Design risk control self-assessments and key risk indicators
- Assist in maintaining operational loss data
- Contribute to business risk review reports
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors
- Help maintain the organization-wide risk register
- Assist in operational risk reporting for executive review
Operational Risk Analyst OG I
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from an HEC recognized institute
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in operational risk roles in the banking sector
Key Responsibilities
- Develop models to measure capital adequacy based on SBP guidelines
- Review and update risk policies
- Liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities
- Monitor risk exposure under Basel I and II frameworks
- Prepare internal capital adequacy assessment documentation
- Contribute to periodic management reports on capital position
- Lead operational risk analytics and system updates
Penetration Tester OG II
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in penetration testing within the financial services sector
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing for mobile, web, network, and wireless systems
- Identify vulnerabilities and security threats
- Develop and execute security test scripts and tools
- Present findings with risk assessments to the management
- Recommend mitigation strategies for identified threats
- Coordinate periodic security drills
- Support continuous vulnerability assessments and threat modeling
Market and Liquidity Risk Analyst OG II
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
Required Experience
Minimum 3 years in treasury, market, or liquidity risk in financial institutions
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare market and liquidity risk dashboards
- Generate Basel compliance reports including CAR, LCR, and NSFR
- Review treasury portfolios, market risk limits, and policy adherence
- Monitor risk indicators such as VAR, MTM, duration, and sensitivity
- Support ALCO with data preparation and analytical insights
- Implement early warning systems to minimize risk exposure
- Participate in development of liquidity stress-testing models
IT Project Manager AVP
Number of Positions
1
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management, or a relevant discipline
Required Experience
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in IT project delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project charters, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate project lifecycle phases including planning, execution, and closure
- Monitor performance using KPIs and project metrics
- Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
- Conduct post-implementation project evaluations
- Lead cross-functional teams for technology delivery
- Maintain alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards
General Eligibility Criteria
ZTBL has outlined the following eligibility requirements for all positions:
- Maximum age: AVP 45 years, OG I 35 years, OG II 32 years
- Minimum bachelor’s degree from HEC-recognized national or international institution
- Relevant professional experience in banking or financial institutions
- Candidates must have excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Dual nationality holders are not eligible to apply
- Applicants convicted by any court of law are ineligible
- ZTBL is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to apply online through the official ZTBL careers portal:
Visit: www.ztbl.com.pk/jobs
- Only applications submitted online will be accepted
- Deadline for submission: 20th July 2025
- Applications submitted after the due date will not be entertained
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No TA or DA will be provided for interviews
Contact for Queries
Head of Recruitment and Appointment
ZTBL Head Office, Islamabad
Phone: 051 9252724
Conclusion
ZTBL’s recruitment initiative for 2025 offers exceptional career development opportunities in diverse risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and project management roles. These roles are ideal for professionals looking to grow within a robust financial institution dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and governance.
Whether you are an IT security expert, risk analyst, finance professional, or project leader, ZTBL provides a high-impact platform to apply your skills in support of national financial goals.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the 20th of July 2025 to be considered for this prestigious opportunity.
