Job Vacancy For Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)
A reputable Savings and Loans company is seeking to recruit professionals with a demonstrated track record in the following role: Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)
The CISO is responsible for the following functions:
• Advise the Senior Management and Board on Cyber and information Security Management
• Formulate an institutional methodology for managing cyber and information security risks
• Develop the institution's Cyber and information security policy and submit it to the Senior Management and Board for approval
• Develop and update specific and general work procedures for realizing the institution's cyber and information security policy
• Maintain an ongoing process of cyber and information security risk assessment with the relevant institutional units, in order to analyse and assess
• Initiate and conduct cyber and information security readiness exercises
• Promote cyber and information security awareness and train employees, suppliers, business partners and customers
• Continuously learn and monitor cyber and information security issues by identifying trends, methods and advanced developments in the field while gathering information about emerging attack techniques and ways of dealing with them
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Executive Management
Performance Indicators
• Compliance with Bank of Ghana Cyber information Security Directive
• Compliance with Cyber Security Authority directives
• Cyber and Information Security Audit and Risk Assessment Ratings
• Cyber and Information Security incidents and events
• Cyber and Information Security Breaches
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of a first degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering/Electrical or Telecom Engineering
• A Master's degree in leadership, information security management or a related course would be an advantage
• Certification in ISO 27001-202
• ISACA Certification (CISM)
Knowledge & Experience
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in Information Security within the financial services industry
• Experience in Cyber and Information Security Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to professionally represent to Senior Management
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or COBIT
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested and qualified applicants are to forward their applications, updated curriculum vitae and copies of their academic and professional certificates to the following email address:
recruitmentapplicationsgh@gmail.com
Please indicate the position in the subject line of the email
Closing Date: 31 December, 2025