About the Role
VFD Group is an alternative financial services holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria's informal financial sector to deliver innovative products and solutions to everyday Nigerians. We are seeking a dynamic Information Security Manager to join our Group Information Security Office (GISO) and bridge the gap between strategic governance and technical execution. Reporting directly to the Group CISO, you will drive daily security operations, champion compliance initiatives, and ensure the resilience of our enterprise ecosystem against emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily security operations, ensuring optimal performance of core infrastructure including SIEM, EDR, WAF, DLP, and identity controls.
- Lead the enterprise Incident Response function as operational incident commander for medium-to-critical security incidents and threat containment.
- Direct vulnerability management programs, prioritizing remediation based on asset criticality, business context, and exploitability.
- Ensure continuous compliance with financial regulations, data privacy laws like NDPA, and security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS.
- Develop and manage enterprise-wide security awareness training programs and execute periodic simulated phishing campaigns.
- Compile operational security metrics, KPIs, and KRIs to provide actionable visibility into the enterprise threat landscape to the Group CISO.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 8 to 15 years of progressive cybersecurity experience covering SOC operations, GRC, and security engineering.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
- Proven experience managing security operations or incident response teams within the financial services or fintech sector.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, certifications, and career advancement.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment within a leading Nigerian financial holding company.