Information Security Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes across the Bank to reduce information and Information Technology (IT) risks.
• To respond to incidents, establish appropriate standards and controls, manage security technologies, and direct the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for information-related compliance (e.g., supervises the implementation to achieve ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 22301 (BCMS) certification for the Bank.
• Computer emergency response/computer security incident response in conjunction with team members
• Developing and managing a security program for the company, otherwise known as a cyber risk management framework
• Providing training to security and general staff on security protocols.
• Initiating regular network monitoring and network security audits.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest regulatory and cybersecurity developments that affect the business’s security framework
• Disaster recovery and business continuity management.
• Information regulatory compliance (e.g.,  PCI DSS,  Data Protection Regulation Act 2019, ISO 27001:ISMS & ISO 22301: BCMS),
• Attend to ISO Regulatory, External Auditors, and law Enforcement inquiries, discrete requests on system-related issues, electronic fraud, and other interbank activities. Represent the Group & the Bank in IS/IT Audit/Control/Security related meetings within and outside the Bank.

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND/B.Sc in computer science or related field, minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in the Information Security and banking industry.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, ISO, CISM, or CISSP and Qualified Membership of a Professional Accounting Body, MBA or other IT Certifications and/or a second degree are added advantages.
• Experience in an information security role, Cybersecurity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of a Mortgage Bank’s structure, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of a Mortgage Bank’s products and services.
• Knowledge of ethics and fraud-related issues.
• Knowledge of corporate governance.
• Knowledge of tax operations/regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of a Mortgage Bank’s banking applications and channels.
• Working relationships with Law Enforcement Agencies and other banks.
• Knowledge of System Access Control.
• Knowledge of system architecture and security.
• Knowledge of controls that have been put in place in the bank's operating environment.
• Knowledge of the principle of Audit & control, Risk Base Audit, and Risk Assessment process.
• Knowledge of the principle of dual control.