Senior IT Governance Officer at PiggyTech Global Limited ("PiggyVest”)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to establish IT governance standards that support the organization's strategic goals.
• Manage and monitor the IT operations, ensuring they are reliable, efficient, and secure.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and procedures, and identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Perform vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses in the organization's IT infrastructure and applications.
• Oversee the management of hardware, software, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring it aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends to ensure the organization's IT systems remain relevant and effective.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they deliver high-quality services and support.
• Conduct regular IT audits based on guidelines outlined.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least five (5) years of experience across the following IT roles (governance, operations, and cybersecurity) with a proven track record of success
• Experience in the financial industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), Cybercrime Act, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools and techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.