Manager, Operational Risk and Information Technology at Sparkle Nigeria

Sparkle Nigeria is a bank and then more, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), we are what most people would refer to as a digital bank. We offer financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Operational Risk and Information Technology

Location: Nigeria
Category: Strategy & Operations

Job Description

• The Manager, Operational Risk Management and Information Technology is responsible for maintaining and supporting Sparkle’s enterprise-wide operational risk management framework to minimize risks of cyber and information security threats to Sparkle's business processes, critical systems or data.
• This will be made possible through various IT Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines in order to protect the organisation’s security and business operations.
• Reporting to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, with functional reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and setting priorities for Sparkle’s Risk function.
• This role will act as the first line of defense for our cyber and IT management and control practices and standards.

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Leveraging Sparkle’s organization wide strategic, operational, financial and compliance targets and related risk profiles to effectively set the strategic direction and priorities of the Risk function.
• Oversee Sparkle’s information technology, cyber security and business continuity risk management framework, including the risk monitoring, identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting and training
• Monitor, evaluate and report IT emerging risks and uncertainties which could have a material impact on the successful achievement of Sparkle’s strategic objectives and implementation of strategic priorities.
• Conduct analysis on identified cyber incidents and vulnerabilities that may impact Sparkle’s operations, and ensuring incidents are adequately addressed, providing guidance and independent oversight.

Governance, Risk & Control Frameworks:

• Evaluate Management's risk-taking posture and awareness of the risks associated with their area
• Challenge processes and procedures to reflect governance best practice
• Perform risk assessments to conduct the appropriate type of engagement (assurance vs advisory) based on the risk assessment and business need
• Communicate the results of risk work to specified standards, and use frequent communication and to ensure timely validation and remediation by Management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, and / or Economics is required
• Professional Certification in internal or external audit
• 3-5 years experience in an operational risk and/or information technology risk oversight role in a financial institution
• A hands-on, operationally oriented and value-added approach to audit operations.
• Capable of developing excellent business relationships in all areas of the organization.
• Expert in applying internal audit standards, procedures and techniques in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Information Technology general controls and IT security leading practices.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with governance of information management systems.
• Previous experience with PCIDSS, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 22301:2019.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.