Security Administration & Operations Officer at Polaris Bank Limited

Polaris Bank was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 21, 2018 to offer commercial banking services to the Nigerian public. The bank commenced services on the same day, having purchased the assets and assumed certain liabilities of the defunct Skye Bank.With a footprint of over 350 branches across the country, Polaris Bank prides itself in delivering exceptional customer experience, leveraging best in class/state of the art Information Communication Technology (ICT). By focusing on ICT solutions across multiple service delivery channels (mobile banking, ATMs, POS and online platforms) Polaris Bank maintains a pivotal role in the Nigerian banking industry, providing customers with simple, convenient and secured banking services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Security Administration & Operations Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We are currently sourcing for an experienced Security Administration Officer who is responsible for overseeing the security measures, operations, and administration within the Bank.
• This includes developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures, managing security personnel, monitoring security systems, and conducting risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of the Bank and its assets.
• The role involves coordinating with internal stakeholders and external agencies, responding to security incidents, and maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  

Responsibilities
Physical Security:

• Establish criteria and standards for the selection of entities that will implement security programs for Polaris Bank.
• Design security programs for Polaris Bank.
• Develop security policies for the Bank and ensure that the policies and consistently and strictly adhered to on a bank-wide basis.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Oversee the implementation of physical security measures, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Ensure that security infrastructure meets regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Incident Response and Crisis Management:

• Develop and implement an incident response plan to address security breaches, threats, and incidents.
• Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned and improve future response procedures. 

Vendor Management:

• Establish the principles of a vendor agreement, balancing the interests of Polaris Bank and the vendor.
• Broaden the scope of existing agreements with vendors to increase the business benefit to both parties.
• Revise and approve contracts with major vendors to provide renovations, acquisition of specialized products or services etc.
• Very vast in managing most vendors and its resource personnel as regards vendor management and vendor negotiation.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Establish occupational safety and health standards for the Bank.
• Champion maintenance of a high occupational safety and health standard for the Bank.
• Pre-empt health and safety risk issues that may affect the Bank and suggest possible prevention and control measures.
• Serve as a promoter of good health and safety policies and practices within the Bank.

Protocols & Logistics Management:

• Direct and oversee the protocol and travel logistics activities necessary for the provision of optimum transportation for employees of the Bank.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with the various government agencies at airports, and embassies to facilitate efficient and effective travel logistics.
• Identify Bank requirements and prepare logistical specifications of various road transport and air travel services required for the execution of the Bank’s objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective processes and systems to aid in electronic transactions with internal and external customers and service providers. 

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Security Studies, Security Administration and Management or any related field.
• 3 - 10 years cognate experience in a related role.
• Additional academic qualification is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.