Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the local business units’ information security technologies, systems, processes, data, technology, partners, joint ventures, alliances, and customers.
• Be the point of contact for information security at the Line of Business Unit
• Drive the implementation of the group cyber security initiatives across the Line of Business Unit
• Ensure implernentation of the Group Information security and Privacy (GISP) policies at the line of business units
• Ensure Cyber hygiene at the business unit in line with the requirements put in place by GISP such as vulnerability management, endpoint security, Cyber resilience etc.
• Drive security avwreness program at the business unit.
• Assess local business policies, procedures, and operations to ensure the business unit meets privacy local law requirements.
• Provide support to the BISO Africa as necessary.

Core Competencies and qualifications Required:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, with IT audit or compliance experience or related qualification.
• At least 5+ years’ experience Information Technology risk and compliance management.
• At least one industry certification (e.g., CISA CISM, CRISC CISSP, ITIL) highly desired.
• Act as a key participant in incident response to track occurrence and resolution, with strict documentation and reporting.
• Ability to maintain security documentation and manuals
• Knowledge in planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Good knowledge of Financial Services

Operations

• Conformance review
• IT Audits Management
• Business Continuity management
• Contract Management
• Information assurance
• Service Level Management

General Skills:

• Excellent consulting and critical thinking skills.
• Abilitytodevelopstrong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• The ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management.
• Ability to multi-task
• A keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational skillsAdaptability — Work as a member of several teams, which requires flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving skills — Research, escalate, and resolve issues effectively.