Payment Access System Limited (PaySys) is a CBN-licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP), and holder of a Super-Agent license. Established to revolutionized digital payments and financial inclusion through secure, user-friendly, and scalable solutions. We specialize in providing cutting-edge payment processing, merchant services, and gateway technologies that empower individuals, businesses, and financial institutions to transact with ease, affordability, and reliability. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer-centric delivery, we bridge financial access gaps by offering robust transfer processing, bill payments, card solutions, and merchant banking tools that simplify transactions, enhance transparency, and drive long-term economic growth in Nigeria’s digital economy
Job Purpose
- The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s enterprise-wide information security, cybersecurity, and data protection strategy.
- In a fintech environment, the CISO ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial systems, customer data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies while supporting regulatory compliance and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information security and cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Advise executive management and the Board on cybersecurity risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
- Lead the organization’s security roadmap, including cloud security, API security, mobile applications, and payment systems.
- Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across products, platforms, and third-party vendors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, NDPR, SOC 2, AML/KYC data controls).
- Oversee internal and external security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Manage third-party and vendor security risk assessments.
- Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident detection, response, and recovery.
- Lead incident response planning, breach investigations, and post-incident reviews.
- Ensure robust identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP) controls.
- Monitor and improve security posture for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Product teams to embed security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles.
- Review and approve security architecture for new fintech products, integrations, and platforms.
- Evaluate and deploy appropriate security tools and technologies.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing information security team.
- Promote a strong security awareness culture across the organization through training and communication.
- Define security KPIs and report performance metrics to senior management.
- Balance security controls with customer experience, innovation, and speed to market.
- Support due diligence for partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions from a security perspective.
- Act as the primary security liaison with regulators, auditors, and strategic partners.
Key Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
Experience
- 10–15 years’ experience in information security or cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in fintech, banking, payments, or financial services environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), payment systems, and digital banking platforms.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent.
- Cloud security certifications (e.g., CCSK, AWS/Azure Security).
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
- Deep understanding of fintech risk landscape, fraud prevention, and transaction security.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
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