Chief Information Security Officer

Education and Experience Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited University
  

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certificate, Certified Information Security Manager or any relevant Cybersecurity certifications
  

• Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage
  

• Minimum 10 year working experience in IT and Cyber Security Management with at least 5 years at Senior management in the banking sector.
  

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance (40%)

• Oversee and implement the Bank’s cybersecurity programme and enforce cyber/technology policies.
  

• Ensure alignment of ICT strategy, systems development, and security controls with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
  

• Design and maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity controls for internal and external users.
  

• Review and approve exceptions to cybersecurity policies, ensuring risks remain within acceptable thresholds.
  

• Define and communicate clear roles and responsibilities for cyber risk management.
  

Risk Management, Monitoring & Reporting (35%)

· Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments at least annually.

· Ensure continuous monitoring of IT systems to detect and respond to cyber threats and incidents in a timely manner.

· Perform scenario analysis to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps.

· Report quarterly (or as required) to Executive Director on security posture, incidents, policy exceptions, and programme effectiveness.

· Safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information assets.

Resilience, Capability Building & Continuity (20%)

· Maintain and regularly update incident response and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) based on threat intelligence.

· Oversee disaster recovery testing and ensure operational resilience during cyber incidents.

· Ensure robust data backup processes for critical systems.

Drive the people agenda (5%)

· Determine the people management strategy for the business unit aligned to the overall business strategy

· Take steps to build, develop and lead a cohesive and high performing leadership team within the business unit

· Drive the overall people agenda within the business unit to ensure that the human aspects to performance are considered and embedded in the business

· Take steps to establish and drive a high performance culture across the business unit by for example mentoring leaders and using the performance development framework informal coaching and formal learning as tolls

· Enable and drive transformation agenda in the business unit by implementing strategies

· Inspire and motivate people to achieve their potential by driving the values