HEAD, GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, lead IT risk management and regulatory compliance, oversee enterprise architecture governance, coordinate audits and vendor governance, and drive IT strategy and technology investment optimization.
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Job Purpose

To establish and maintain governance frameworks that ensure technology investments, risks, compliance obligations, and strategic initiatives are effectively managed and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Lead IT risk management and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Oversee IT strategy development and execution.
  • Manage enterprise architecture governance.
  • Coordinate technology audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Drive vendor governance and technology investment optimization.


Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience, with strong exposure to governance, compliance, risk management, and strategy development.

Professional Certifications

  • COBIT
  • CISA
  • CRISC
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in governance, compliance, risk management, and strategy development.
  • COBIT certification.
  • CISA certification.
  • CRISC certification.
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor certification.
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The Company
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Polaris Bank is a forward-thinking financial institution committed to delivering customer-first banking experiences across Nigeria, offering tailored solutions for individuals, SMEs, corporates, and government institutions.

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