Technology Risk & Compliance Manager

Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company transforming the way individuals and businesses access, manage, and use financial services across Nigeria and Africa.

Driven by innovation, technology, and a strong commitment to customer-centric solutions, the company is building a trusted digital financial ecosystem that promotes financial inclusion, enables business growth, and delivers seamless financial experiences.

As the organization enters its next phase of growth, it is investing in world-class technology capabilities, operational resilience, and governance frameworks to support increased scale, strengthen customer trust, and expand its market impact.

The company is looking for exceptional technology leaders who are passionate about building secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms that will shape the future of digital finance.

We are seeking an experienced Technology Risk & Compliance Manager to lead the development and execution of our client’s technology governance, risk management, and compliance framework. The successful candidate will ensure that our client’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, compliant, and aligned with regulatory expectations as they scale their fintech operations.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for strengthening technology controls, managing regulatory obligations, and enabling secure innovation within a fast-growing financial technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology risk management frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead IT governance, policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including CBN guidelines, data protection regulations, and information security standards.
• Conduct technology risk assessments and oversee risk mitigation initiatives.
• Manage technology audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance remediation activities.
• Establish and manage third-party/vendor technology risk management processes.
• Monitor technology controls, cybersecurity governance, and operational resilience.
• Provide executive reporting on technology risks, compliance status, and improvement initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Information Systems
• Engineering
• Business Administration with technology specialization
• Related discipline

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, MBA, or related field.

Technical Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
• ITIL Foundation / ITIL Managing Professional
• COBIT Foundation
• Certified Data Privacy Professional (CDPP) / Data Protection certification

Experience

Experience:7–12 years of relevant experience in technology risk, IT governance, cybersecurity governance, audit, compliance, or technology assurance.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within a fintech, digital banking, payments, banking, financial services, or regulated technology environment.
• Proven experience implementing technology risk frameworks and compliance programs.
• Experience working with regulatory requirements from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing technology audits, risk assessments, and remediation programs.
• Experience managing third-party/vendor technology risk.

Core Skills

Technology Governance

• IT governance frameworks
• IT policies and standards development
• Technology governance structures
• IT controls design and implementation
• COBIT, ITIL, ISO standards

Risk Management

• Technology risk identification and assessment
• Risk registers and mitigation planning
• Control testing and monitoring
• Risk reporting to leadership
• Enterprise risk management

Regulatory Compliance

• CBN regulatory requirements
• Data protection regulations
• PCI DSS compliance
• Information security compliance
• Internal and external audit management

Vendor Risk Management

• Third-party risk assessment
• Technology vendor due diligence
• SLA and contract compliance reviews
• Outsourcing risk management

Security & Controls

• Cybersecurity governance
• Access control reviews
• Vulnerability management oversight
• Incident management governance

Key Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence senior executives and technology teams
• Strong attention to detail
• High integrity and ethical judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of fintech operational environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success will be measured by:

Governance & Compliance

• Percentage completion of technology compliance requirements
• Reduction in regulatory findings
• Successful completion of technology audits
• Implementation of IT governance frameworks

Risk Management

• Reduction in unresolved technology risks
• Timely risk identification and mitigation
• Improvement in risk maturity score

Security & Controls

• Improvement in security control effectiveness
• Reduction in policy/control exceptions
• Improved incident response readiness

Vendor Management

• Completion of third-party risk assessments
• Reduction in vendor compliance gaps
• Improved vendor SLA performance

Reporting

• Timely submission of technology risk reports
• Quality of executive risk reporting