Job Offers at Interswitch

About the job

• Responsible for the management of risk-related information and communications within the organisation.
• Develop risk management strategies, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and effectively communicate risk-related information to stakeholders.
• Ensure that the organisation's information and communication systems are secure and compliant, while also fostering an embedded culture of risk awareness and proactive management

Primary Responsibilities:

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Identify potential risks
• Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies.

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement risk management policies and protocols.
• Monitor and manage the risk portfolio, ensuring timely mitigation of identified risks.

Communication:

• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure clear and effective communication of risk-related information across the organisation.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and adjust your risk management strategies accordingly.
• Assist in the administration of GRC software and promote active engagement within the Risk Communities

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness about risk management practices.
• Provide expert advice on risk management matters to various departments.

Environmental, Social & Governance:

• Support the ESG Risk Manager in developing and implementing ESG strategies and roadmaps.

Data Analysis:

• Coordinate and implement data governance protocols for the Risk Management Group
• Leverage technological tools to carry out data analytics, develop insights, and support risk management strategies.

Additional Requirements

Certifications:

• Professional certifications in risk management or related fields are preferred.
• Certifications in ISO31000, CRISC, and CISA are highly desirable and an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and software.
• Proficiency in data analysis software/tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, etc.).
• Strong statistical and analytical skills.

Academic Qualification(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, Communications, or a related field.

Professional Qualification(s):

• ISO31000, CRISC, and CISA are highly desirable and an added advantage.

Experience (Number of relevant years):

• 4 – 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience in risk management is an advantage, preferably within the FINTECH and banking ecosystem

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About the job

• To execute solutions and infrastructure security strategy with reference to information security and IT risk management programme. To conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on Interswitch network devices and servers, and provide support to colleagues. To support the implementation of required security measures and to report progress to Lead Infrastructure Security (IT Security Engineer), and provide support in reducing vulnerabilities.

Information Security Solutions and Infrastructure Support

• Support the rollout of solutions and infrastructure security strategy in line with risk regulations and control requirements.
• Assist in identifying and minimising the financial impact of operational incidents through business impact analyses.
• Implement required security measures such as password policies, database user profiles, and establish security control baselines for network devices and servers.
• Identify potential security threats to the business and ensure proper risk mitigation systems are in place.
• Administer and monitor security profiles and escalate concerns or provide feedback to the Lead.

Data Collection, Research, Analysis, and Reporting

• Conduct research using primary data sources and select relevant information to analyse key themes and trends.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on Interswitch network devices and servers.
• Prepare accurate reports by collecting data from various sources and formatting them into standard templates for submission to the Lead Infrastructure Security or relevant stakeholders.
• Gather, monitor, and analyse risk data using established models and protocols; recommend additional investigations where necessary.
• Develop weekly progress reports covering activities against timelines, key risk indicators, control performance, and process improvements, and submit them to the Lead Infrastructure Security.

Stakeholder Management and Customer Service

• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, and client interactions.
• Attend meetings with the Lead Infrastructure Security and relevant stakeholders to understand client needs and governance processes.
• Execute risk mitigation activities according to communicated stakeholder requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and other parties in the operational risk ecosystem.

Functional Support

• Analyse business processes and workflows to identify bottlenecks and redundant tasks in IT and engineering functions.
• Support management operations in implementing various projects and third-party system integrations.

Education – General Requirements

• University First Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related fields.

Experience – General Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in information security or related roles, with the ability to work independently and unsupervised.

Hands-on experience in:

• Conducting security audits to identify vulnerabilities in network devices and servers.
• Implementing security controls for network devices, servers, and third-party system integrations (e.g., VPN).
• Ensuring secure installation and ongoing operation of IT infrastructure.