Chief Information Security Officer

• You are a strategic security leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and risk management, capable of envisioning and executing a cybersecurity strategy that both protects critical systems and enables innovation.
• You are passionate about building a security-first culture across an organization, excel at communicating complex security concepts to executives, regulators, and non-technical audiences, and are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• You stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, translating them into proactive defense measures, and you have a growth mindset.

• Develop and lead the company’s information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee cyber-risk management, threat detection, incident response, and recovery programs.
• Lead security architecture design and governance for all digital products and services.
• Drive compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CBN Cybersecurity Framework, NIST, ITIL, and COBIT.
• Manage security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Foster a strong security culture across the organization through training, awareness, and leadership engagement.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Executive Leadership to address security challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, technologies, and compliance obligations (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDPC, CBN Cybersecurity Framework, NIST).

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven track record as a CISO, Head of Information Security, or Senior Security Leader in a regulated industry (financial services preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 5 years in a Security leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of network security, application security, and cloud security.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and risk management.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and risk management.
• Want to shape a security-first culture that supports innovation, not stifles it.
• Translate complex security threats into clear, executive-ready decisions.
• Stay three steps ahead of emerging cyber risks—and act before they escalate.
• Want to build a legacy in cybersecurity while powering financial inclusion in Africa.

• Prefer rigid structures over fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Struggle to make independent decisions or take ownership under pressure.
• Need constant handholding instead of leading with confidence and clarity.
• View compliance as a box to check, not a strategic business enabler.
• Are uncomfortable challenging the status quo or influencing senior stakeholders.

• Build a security program from the ground up with full executive support.
• Earn competitive compensation plus bonuses.
• Gain global exposure by working with top cybersecurity frameworks and partners.
• Lead with autonomy while embedding security into every layer of the business.
• Drive impact in a purpose-driven fintech shaping the future of financial inclusion in Africa.

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