dLocal
Fintech
AfricanCyberAssuranceSeniorPartner–GRC&Regulatory
“African Cyber Assurance Senior Partner – GRC & Regulatory at dLocal. Skills: GRC, Regulatory compliance, Cyber Assurance, African financial regulations. Lead governance, risk, and compliance efforts across the continent. Act as the strategic lead for African financial authorities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure dLocal remains the gold standard for regulated fintechs in the region; Add genuine security value beyond 'just for compliance'; Ensure operational resilience; Adapt to regulatory shifts without losing business velocity; Move at 10x speed, automating administrative parts of governance
Industry & Context.
Must reside within Lagos - Nigeria
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 8 years of verifiable experience in Cybersecurity, GRC, or IT Audit, At least one major industry certification: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC, Basic knowledge of international frameworks (SOX, DORA) and standards (PCI DSS, ISO, SOC), Deep understanding of regional African regulations, Reside within Lagos - Nigeria, Fluent English (written and oral)
Nice to Have
Experience in every framework is not required, a basic understanding and a "roll up your sleeves" attitude are necessary
What You'll Do.
and compliance efforts across the continent
Act as the strategic lead for African financial authorities
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Manage mandates across our broader African footprint
Provide versatile support for international regulations and global standards alongside local African mandates
Audit and adjust technology and processes to fit the African market
Train local teams when necessary
Interpret dense requirements from regulators and third parties
Translate requirements into plain English and actionable tasks
Stay ahead of the curve by regularly interacting with stakeholders across Africa to anticipate regulatory shifts
Partner with leadership to embed secure frameworks early in the business lifecycle
Ensure accountability for cyber risks sits with the business owners in the first line of defense
Drive execution for major international frameworks when the business demands it
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with leadership; Core member of the global Cyber Assurance team; Interact with stakeholders across Africa; Negotiate with both technical and commercial leads; Combine self-managed focus time with moments of in-person connection in our collaboration hubs
Communication Scope
Fluent English (written and oral); Translate dense requirements into plain English
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