Manager - IT and Product Control at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MTN paid $285m for one of four GSM licenses in Nigeria in January 2001. To date, in excess of US$1.8 billion has been invested building mobile telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria. Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of the Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever. The company\'s digital microwave transmission backbone, the 3,400 Kilometre Y\'elloBahn was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in January 2003 and is reputed to be the most extensive digital microwave transmission infrastructure in all of Africa. The Y\'elloBahn has significantly helped to enhance call quality on MTN network.

Mission:

• The IT/Product Control Manager is responsible for overseeing the integration, management, and optimization of banking products and IT systems to ensure no deficiencies in the product or system, seamless operations, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data, manage system controls, and implement technology solutions that enhance product efficiency and security.
• The IT/Product Control Manager plays a critical role in mitigating risks, enhancing user experience, and supporting strategic initiatives to drive the bank's technological and product innovation.

Description:

• Implement robust internal control frameworks for IT systems and banking products.
• Maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
• Regularly review and update control processes to address emerging risks and technological advancements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT systems and banking products.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to manage operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with risk management and compliance teams to ensure alignment with the overall risk strategy.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of IT systems and product controls to identify proactively loopholes and vulnerabilities and provide assurance.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and report findings to senior management.
• Work closely with IT, product development, risk, compliance, and audit teams to ensure the cohesive implementation of internal controls.
• Lead investigations into control breaches, IT security incidents, and product-related issues.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified control weaknesses.
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of incidents to minimize their impact on the bank’s operations.
• Conversant with IT, credit, Treasury, and e-product testing
• Support user administration and management.

Education:

• A first degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Professional qualification in Accounting and Membership of a Professional body is advantageous

Experience:

6–13 years’ experience within a FinTech or Banking Operations 

• Experience in data analysis and management, business performance management, or reporting within the fintech, financial sector, or banking industry 
• Experience working in a medium- to large organization 
• Experience in e-commerce and electronic payment business is advantageous.

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