Senior Information Technology Security Officer

The Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) role in Lagos, Nigeria involves transforming the organization's technology, data strategy, and information security programs to align with strategic goals. You will lead a team of skilled professionals and foster relationships with internal business units and industry connections. Your responsibilities will include driving technology, data, and information security innovation, maintaining a strong vision, and overseeing daily operations to ensure alignment with financial goals. Key Responsibilities: - Design and drive technology, data, and information security innovation to enhance customer and employee experiences. - Lead revenue generation, customer experience, digital operations, and innovation through technology. - Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for technology that supports the organization's goals. - Identify appropriate technology platforms for product delivery and service improvement. - Champion disruptive technologies for financial benefits and enhanced experiences. - Optimize cloud technology and legacy systems. - Identify innovative technology opportunities and solutions. - Develop guidelines for technological innovation and cost-efficient solutions. - Manage the enterprise-wide information security program. - Stay updated on technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies. - Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning. - Foster a culture of collaboration within the technology group. - Build a competent team that embraces change and respects industry standards. - Establish a standardized data architecture for organizational insights. - Communicate technology strategy to key stakeholders. - Ensure technology standards and best practices are maintained. Experience & Education: - Minimum of 7 years of experience in transforming customer technology/service experience. - Experience in leading high-performing technology teams, preferably in financial services. - Recent experience in strategic technology planning, data architecture, and information security. - Prior experience in cyber security services, software, or systems. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Management, or related field. Skills & Qualifications: - Exceptional strategic vision and analytical skills. - Strong initiative and productivity. - Collaborative interpersonal skills. - Self-driven, results-oriented, and motivated. - Hands-on leadership with team empowerment. - Ability to present complex ideas clearly. - Strong communication skills. - Comfort with disruptive technologies. - Customer service mindset. - Business acumen to interpret strategies into technology needs. To apply, send CVs to careers@worknigeria.com with the job title as the email subject.,