Information Security Manager at Aza Finance

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, updating and implementing information security policies and strategies, working along side senior colleagues
• Ensuring our security counter measures are maintained, monitored and actioned
• Securing all information and making sure that the company is compliant (ISO27001 /PCI DSS)
• Managing external and internal audits and achieving compliance with external frameworks
• Conduct Information Security risk assessments, reporting findings to and agreeing mitigating actions/risk acceptance with the system owner and IT.
• Provide security training and awareness campaigns to the business and its customer base
• Understanding and advising on the latest developments in all areas of information security
• Collaborate with the IT function to see that a cyber security strategy is put in place that fulfils the requirements of business objectives and control maturity requirements.
• Evaluating security risks when dealing with external parties and providers
• Investigate suspected and actual security incidents in accordance with the security incident management standard, produce reports with recommendations and ensure any remedial action is taken
• Respond to enquiries from staff and provide security advice as required

Requirements

• Experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining policies, processes and procedures, aligning with the ISO27001 framework.
• Experience of producing, maintaining and communicating policies, procedures, guidance and controls
• Experience of working in an agile development environment
• Experience of designing and managing IT compliance and risk frameworks and facilitating both Internal and External Audits
• Must be able to interface and coordinate work effectively demonstrating strong project management skills
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills

Benefits

•  A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Global / regional network / exposure in FinTech / Blockchain industry.
• One of the hottest, fastest scaling start-ups in Africa.
• Casual work environment.
• Great work-life balance.
• Great value autonomy.
• Opportunity for growth for all employees.
• Oppotunity to work hard and play hard.