Lovonus Microfinance Bank is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Bank & Other Financial Institution Act (BOFIA) of 1991 (as amended) and the National Microfinance Regulatory and Supervisory Framework of December 2009. The bank was incorporated in 2010 and started operations in February 2012. Lovonus MFB provides banking services especially loans and related products to low-income, micro and small entrepreneurs who do not have adequate access to services from the country’s conventional banking institutions. Lovonus MFB is insured by NDIC- Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation. The benefit of this placement is to have a unit MFB for the community which will provide quality and cost effective financial intermediation services to our customers and clients in and outside Nigeria. The Head Office is Iddo Ultra-modern Complex, Iddo-Otto Causeway. Iddo, Lagos mainland
Reports to: Head of IT / Chief Information Officer
Location: Mainland Lagos State.
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Senior IT Officer with a robust background in the financial services sector. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of our banking systems and digital infrastructure. This role requires a candidate who understands the \"zero-downtime\" nature of banking and is expert in protecting sensitive financial data.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and troubleshoot the Core Banking Application to ensure seamless daily processing, end-of-day (EOD), and month-end operations.
- Maintain secure VPNs, firewalls, and encryption protocols for electronic fund transfers (EFT) and online banking platforms.
- Ensure all IT operations align with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines, NDPR data privacy standards, and AML/KYC technical requirements.
- Oversee robust Disaster Recovery (DR) sites and automated backup systems to ensure data integrity in the event of system failure.
- Support the integration and maintenance of mobile banking apps, USSD codes, and ATM/POS switching systems.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years of IT experience specifically within a Bank, Microfinance Bank (MFB), or Fintech environment.
Technical Proficiency:
- Hands-on experience with BankOne database management.
- Familiarity with Interswitch, NIBSS, or similar financial switching platforms.
Competencies
- Deep understanding of Fintech security threats and mitigation strategies.
- Ability to work under pressure during critical system maintenance windows.
- Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills.
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