Bellforte Consulting - Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company transforming the way individuals and businesses access, manage, and use financial services across Nigeria and Africa.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technology Risk & Compliance Manager
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Technology Risk & Compliance Manager to lead the development and execution of our client’s technology governance, risk management, and compliance framework.
- The successful candidate will ensure that our client’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, compliant, and aligned with regulatory expectations as they scale their fintech operations.
- This is a strategic leadership role responsible for strengthening technology controls, managing regulatory obligations, and enabling secure innovation within a fast-growing financial technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technology risk management frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
- Lead IT governance, policies, standards, and control frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including CBN guidelines, data protection regulations, and information security standards.
- Conduct technology risk assessments and oversee risk mitigation initiatives.
- Manage technology audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance remediation activities.
- Establish and manage third-party/vendor technology risk management processes.
- Monitor technology controls, cybersecurity governance, and operational resilience.
- Provide executive reporting on technology risks, compliance status, and improvement initiatives.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, MBA, or related field.
Technical Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
- Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
- ITIL Foundation / ITIL Managing Professional
- COBIT Foundation
- Certified Data Privacy Professional (CDPP) / Data Protection certification
Additional Information
Experience:
- 7–12 years of relevant experience in technology risk, IT governance, cybersecurity governance, audit, compliance, or technology assurance.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience within a fintech, digital banking, payments, banking, financial services, or regulated technology environment.
- Proven experience implementing technology risk frameworks and compliance programs.
- Experience working with regulatory requirements from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Experience managing technology audits, risk assessments, and remediation programs.
- Experience managing third-party/vendor technology risk.
Core Skills
Technology Governance:
- IT governance frameworks
- IT policies and standards development
- Technology governance structures
- IT controls design and implementation
- COBIT, ITIL, ISO standards
Risk Management:
- Technology risk identification and assessment
- Risk registers and mitigation planning
- Control testing and monitoring
- Risk reporting to leadership
- Enterprise risk management
Regulatory Compliance:
- CBN regulatory requirements
- Data protection regulations
- PCI DSS compliance
- Information security compliance
- Internal and external audit management
Vendor Risk Management:
- Third-party risk assessment
- Technology vendor due diligence
- SLA and contract compliance reviews
- Outsourcing risk management
Security & Controls:
- Cybersecurity governance
- Access control reviews
- Vulnerability management oversight
- Incident management governance
Key Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence senior executives and technology teams
- Strong attention to detail
- High integrity and ethical judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong understanding of fintech operational environments
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success will be measured by:
Governance & Compliance:
- Percentage completion of technology compliance requirements
- Reduction in regulatory findings
- Successful completion of technology audits
- Implementation of IT governance frameworks
Risk Management:
- Reduction in unresolved technology risks
- Timely risk identification and mitigation
- Improvement in risk maturity score
Security & Controls:
- Improvement in security control effectiveness
- Reduction in policy/control exceptions
- Improved incident response readiness
Vendor Management:
- Completion of third-party risk assessments
- Reduction in vendor compliance gaps
- Improved vendor SLA performance
Reporting:
- Timely submission of technology risk reports
- Quality of executive risk reporting
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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