Chief Information Security Officer

Who we are

We’re a passionate team determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for the millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners in Nigeria. We provide loans, savings, and fixed deposit solutions to our customers. Our vision is to be the most convenient lending company, delivering outstanding service experience.

We are the place for you, if:

• You are a strategic security leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and risk management, capable of envisioning and executing a cybersecurity strategy that both protects critical systems and enables innovation.
• You are passionate about building a security-first culture across an organization, excel at communicating complex security concepts to executives, regulators, and non-technical audiences, and are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• You stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, translating them into proactive defense measures, and you have a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee cyber-risk management, threat detection, incident response, and recovery programs.
• Lead security architecture design and governance for all digital products and services.
• Drive compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CBN Cybersecurity Framework, NIST, ITIL, and COBIT.
• Manage security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Foster a strong security culture across the organization through training, awareness, and leadership engagement.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Executive Leadership to address security challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, technologies, and compliance obligations (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDPC, CBN Cybersecurity Framework, NIST).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven track record as a CISO, Head of Information Security, or Senior Security Leader in a regulated industry (financial services preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 5 years in a Security leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of network security, application security, and cloud security.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and risk management.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This job is perfect for you if you:

• Thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and risk management.
• Want to shape a security-first culture that supports innovation, not stifles it.
• Translate complex security threats into clear, executive-ready decisions.
• Stay three steps ahead of emerging cyber risks—and act before they escalate.
• Want to build a legacy in cybersecurity while powering financial inclusion in Africa.

You will not enjoy this job if you:

• Prefer rigid structures over fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Struggle to make independent decisions or take ownership under pressure.
• Need constant handholding instead of leading with confidence and clarity.
• View compliance as a box to check, not a strategic business enabler.
• Are uncomfortable challenging the status quo or influencing senior stakeholders.

Benefits

What’s in it for you

• Build a security program from the ground up with full executive support.
• Earn competitive compensation plus bonuses.
• Gain global exposure by working with top cybersecurity frameworks and partners.
• Lead with autonomy while embedding security into every layer of the business.
• Drive impact in a purpose-driven fintech shaping the future of financial inclusion in Africa.