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  • Posted: Aug 26, 2019
    Deadline: Aug 30, 2019
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    VoguePay was created with a big vision: to make online, cross-currency payments and transactions safer, cheaper and more accessible for businesses, traders and consumers in Africa and internationally. Tens of thousands of clients later, Voguepay's comprehensive (and/or integrated) solutions and services are helping businesses to grow - and individuals to pro...
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    Deputy Chief, Information Security Officer (DCISO)

    Job Description

    • We are currently looking for a dynamic and energetic Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) who shall assist the head of IT security, in driving the IT security strategy and implementation whilst protecting the business from security threats and cyber-hacking.
    • The DCISO shall be responsible for the day-to-day cybersecurity activities and the mitigation of cybersecurity risks in the organisation as he/she is also expected to ensure operational compliance to all ISO and industry standards regulations.

    Key Responsibilities
    To succeed at this role,the following will be expected:

    • Creating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of information security technologies
    • The DCISO shall focus on the organisation- wide cybersecurity risk and shall also be responsible for the implementation of the cybersecurity strategy as approved by the Board.
    • Performing IT security risk assessments and reporting on ways to minimise threats
    • Monitoring security vulnerabilities and hacking threats in network and host systems
    • Tracking latest IT security innovations and keeping abreast of latest cyber security technologies
    • Communicating with key stakeholders about IT security threats
    • Implementing an effective process for the reporting of security incidents
    • Overseeing the investigation of reported security breaches
    • Developing strategies to handle security incidents and trigger investigations
    • Managing the IT security team, security experts and advisors
    • Complying with the latest regulations and compliance requirements
    • Championing and educating the organisation about the latest security strategies and technologies
    • Managing the daily operation and implementation of the IT security strategy
    • Conducting a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement
    • Running security audits and risk assessments
    • Delivering new security technology approaches and implementing next generation solutions
    • Overseeing the management of the IT security department, giving leadership to the team and developing staff
    • Ensuring compliance and governance is met per time
    • Driving change projects and building new IT capabilities
    • Developing and implementing business continuity plans to ensure service is continuous when a change programme is introduced or a security breach occurs or in the event that the disaster recovery plan needs to be triggered
    • Protecting the intellectual property of the organisation at all times
    • Devising strategies and implementing IT solutions to minimise the risk of cyber-attacks
    • Reviewing, analysing and delivering data information
    • Communicating digital programmes and strategy to a range of stakeholders
    • Managing the IT security budget and communicating this with the appropriate parties.

    Requirements
    Qualification:

    • The preferred DCISO should possess professional security management certification in any or a combination of Master's in Cyber/Information Security, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications with in- depth experience in Information Technology.

    Relevant experience:

    • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT with proven IT security professional experience
    • Demonstrable knowledge of the latest IT thinking and threat modelling methods together with a creative drive
    • Specific experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best in class development practices.
    • Experience with Cloud computing/Elastic computing across virtualized environments.
    • Experience in agile development and creating test & learn environments
    • Experience of outlining security and IT policies and ensuring systems data and security compliance
    • Stakeholder management and the ability to translate technology to business
    • Strategic thinking with a good level of business acumen
    • Change management and business process experience is ideal together with a proven track record of driving large-scale change programmes
    • A proven record of dealing with complex projects and meeting conflicting demands

    Key skills - what we require:

    • Digital leadership skills - capable of empowering and leading the IT team to meet business and IT security goals
    • Solid people management skills - providing direction, monitoring performance, motivating staff and building a positive working environment for the team
    • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies
    • A passion for technology and security safeguarding with a desire to deliver
    • Thrives on change, showing an impressive ability to drive the IT security strategy forward
    • Analytical mind capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to senior management
    • Strong customer focus - able to meet the demands of internal and external customers
    • Excellent communication skills - providing verbal and written communication that is outstanding to both direct reports and senior management as well as other stakeholders
    • Flexible and adaptable - capable of changing direction where required and showing flexibility to meet new demands
    • Forms business partnerships that help drive the IT security strategy forward
    • Can make decisions that are well informed and timely
    • Creative thinking - able to look at alternatives and consider new ways of thinking to problem solve
    • Multi-tasking - can manage several concurrent projects and prioritize demands.

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    Business Development Specialist

    Job Description

    • We are looking for an innovative and driven business development specialist to join our growing team.
    • The individual in this role would be responsible for analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
    • We are seeking a candidate who is creatively-minded and eager to think outside the box when it comes to our customers and their needs. Candidates with a background in sales who are analytically minded and motivated will do well in this role.
    • You will be facilitating the realization of the organisation’s strategic objectives by identifying, defining and coordinating potential new independent business development consultants, customers, markets, products/services, while maximizing the Company’s business and revenue generation potentials.

    Key Responsibilities
    Strategic Duties:

    • Continually identify new business opportunities and develop ways to ensure revenue growth within existing/ defined markets.
    • Coordinate marketing surveys aimed at identifying business opportunities and establishing partnerships with new stakeholders
    • Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
    • Participate in the development of new project proposals to existing/potential clients.
    • Respond to queries and complaints from clients as regards the company’s products; this should be done in a timely fashion
    • Develop business proposals for existing and new customers
    • Supervise database of client relationship management and utilize the result to manage customers and the mailing lists
    • Coordinate and liaise with the external business development consultants.
    • Strategy/Corporate Development/Investment Requests
    • Assists in the strategy development and review.

    Tactical Duties:

    • Conduct periodic customer satisfaction surveys/ market research for the organisation in order to identify new opportunities for business clients/customers to understand areas for improvement in current business and areas to provide further value to the client’s business.
    • Gather and analyses data on competitor activities, initiatives and new developments; and leverage information obtained to update/ refine organisation’s strategies and plans.
    • Present the organisation to potential clients through direct communication in face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and emails.
    • Plan and develop organization’s marketing and communication material.
    • Fine-tune the bidding process and documentation templates such that the organization’s conversion rate is significantly enhanced
    • Liaise with marketing and branding consultants and service providers to develop, implement and monitor the delivery of all branding and marketing initiatives, as may be required.
    • Generate monthly reports to management on major business development initiatives.
    • Willingness to travel when necessary to meet with customers and/or stakeholders and build business relationships
    • Market Intelligence in the following areas: Competitor intelligence, Advertising and Promotion, Edits company literature, product profiles, company website.

    Requirements
    Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
    • Experience of working in a Fintech, Finance and related field
    • Minimum Three (3) years relevant experience working in a business role.
    • A proven track record of goal achievements and businesses developed over time.

    Key Skills - What we require:

    • Good understanding of the company’s business and services.
    • Intermediate knowledge of market/ industry analysis, practices, techniques/ methodologies and tools.
    • Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities to the organisation are captured and explored.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Creatively-minded, good at thinking ‘outside the box’:Critical thinking skills, analytical, organized
    • Ability to man project effectively with developed goals and procedures for its implementation
    • Intermediate relationship building and management skills.
    • Intermediate presentation and facilitation skills.
    • Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
    • Good client management skills.
    • Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@voguepay.com Using the position applied for as the subject of application.

    Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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