Chief Information Security Officer (Financial Institution)

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Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (Financial Institution) Department: Management Information System Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) Job Purpose The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision strategy and programs to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. He/She will lead the development and implementation of security policies risk management strategies cyber-defense initiatives regulatory compliance and incident response protocols across the organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Leadership Develop the companys information security strategy roadmap and long-term cybersecurity vision. Lead mentor and manage the Information Security and Cyber Security Risk teams. Establish and maintain enterprise-wide security governance aligned with global best practices. Cybersecurity Operations Oversee implementation monitoring and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls across networks applications endpoints and cloud environments. Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) and threat-intelligence activities. Direct vulnerability assessments penetration tests and security audits. Risk & Compliance Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify quantify and prioritize security risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 27001 GDPR NDPR PCI- DSS CBN / NDIC regulations for financial institutions). Develop and enforce security policies standards and procedures across all business Response & Business Continuity Lead the development and implementation of Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CIRP). Coordinate response to security breaches cyber-attacks data leaks and ensure timely communication to stakeholders. Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks are secure and tested. Stakeholder Management Provide periodic security reports to the Board Executive Management and regulators. Ensure security awareness training for staff and promote cybersecurity culture. Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement agencies cybersecurity partners and regulators. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) % reduction in cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities SLA response time to incidents and breaches Regulatory and audit compliance rating Implementation rate of cybersecurity roadmap initiatives Staff cybersecurity awareness and training completion rate Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field (Masters degree preferred). Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as: CISSP CISM CEH CCSP CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor GSEC. Minimum of 10 years of combined IT and cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong understanding of Information security frameworks o Cloud security and network architecture o Digital risk management and governance o Regulatory compliance requirements Proven experience managing cybersecurity programs in financial services or technology-driven organizations is an added advantage. Core Competencies Strategic thinking and leadership Cyber risk management Incident command decision-making Data and information governance Excellent communication and reporting skills Stakeholder and crisis management Ethical confidential and highly analytical mindset Salary Range & Benefits Competitive Executive Compensation Performance Bonus HMO Professional Development & Training Support

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity orrelated field (Masters degree preferred).