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About The Role

• The ESG Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Ltd’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The role ensures that ESG risks and opportunities are identified, managed, and integrated into the Bank’s risk management, credit processes, and operations in line with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

ESG Framework & Policy Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s ESG and Sustainability Framework.
• Assist in embedding ESG principles into enterprise risk management, credit risk, and operational processes.
• Ensure alignment with applicable CBN guidelines, development finance institution (DFI) requirements, and global ESG standards.
• Support periodic review and update of ESG-related policies and procedures.

Environmental & Social Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor environmental and social (E&S) risks associated with the bank’s activities, including both its own operations (employees, facilities, logistics) and its customers (payments, lending, banking, credit).
• Identify gaps and ensure compliance with customer protection principles, including CERISE SPTF best practice”.
• Support the integration of Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) into credit appraisal and approval processes.
• Conduct E&S risk screening, classification, and due diligence for lending activities.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social covenants, action plans and regulatory / legal requirements..

ESG Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Track ESG risks, incidents, and key performance indicators.
• Support ESG data collection, validation, and reporting for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ESG reports and disclosures for:
  • Executive Management
  • Board Committees
  • Regulators, investors, and DFIs
• Support sustainability and impact reporting initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Support governance structures relating to ESG oversight, including management committees and Board reporting.
• Monitor compliance with internal ESG policies, codes of conduct, and ethical standards.
• Support implementation of grievance redress mechanisms for customers, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in managing ESG-related audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Support ESG awareness and capacity-building programs across the Bank.
• Collaborate with Credit, Risk, Compliance, HR, Operations, Business and Investor Relations teams on ESG initiatives.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders including regulators, investors, DFIs, and community partners.
• Promote responsible banking, financial inclusion, and consumer protection principles.

Sustainability & Impact Initiatives

• Support implementation of sustainability initiatives including financial inclusion, climate risk awareness, and responsible digital finance.
• Assist in assessing the social and environmental impact of products and services.
• Monitor emerging ESG risks and regulatory developments relevant to the Bank.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effectiveness of ESG risk screening and monitoring
• Quality and timeliness of ESG reporting
• Compliance with ESG policies and regulatory requirements
• Closure of ESG-related issues and action plans
• Level of ESG awareness across the organization

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• ESG, Sustainability, or Environmental & Social Risk certifications (e.g. GARP SCR, IFC ESRM, CFA ESG) are an advantage

Experience

• 4–7 years’ experience in ESG, sustainability, risk management, compliance, or related roles within financial services, fintech, or development-focused institutions
• Understanding of environmental and social risk management in lending is an advantage

Core Competencies & Skills

• Deep understanding of ESG and sustainability principles
• Good understanding of financial services and technology
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and risk awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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About The Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically rigorous Security & Technology Risk Analyst to join our Information Security Assurance Team at Moniepoint. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying, monitoring, and reporting on security and technology operational
• risks across our fintech ecosystem. You will translate complex risk data into actionable intelligence that enables executive leadership to make informed strategic decisions while ensuring our organization maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance and
• operational resilience. As a financial technology company, trust and security are foundational to our brand. Your work directly contributes to Moniepoint’s ability to safely expand into new markets, launch innovative products, and maintain the confidence of our customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across security and technology domains (cloud, network, infrastructure, product, endpoint, third-party) using NIST Risk Management Framework, FAIR methodology, and qualitative/quantitative analysis methods.

• Perform Business Impact Analysis (BIA) on critical systems to determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), collaborating with process owners to validate findings and maintain documentation as business operations evolve.
• Administer and maintain the security risk register with current and historical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation and audit evidence for regulatory examinations and internal/external audits.
• Guide development and documentation of risk treatment plans aligned with enterprise risk appetite, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Legal, DevOps, IT, Security) on prioritization, execution strategies, and integration into product development and operational processes.
• Track and validate execution of risk treatment plans, monitoring completion rates, escalating delays, and ensuring residual risk remains within tolerance levels while adjusting plans as needed based on mitigation and remediation progress.
• Design and maintain quantifiable risk metrics across exposure measurement, control effectiveness assessment, and risk treatment progress tracking for executive decision-making, with continuous monitoring against organizational risk appetite thresholds via real-time dashboards and reporting.
• Analyze emerging threats and regulatory changes to proactively surface new risks and support strategic initiatives including market expansion and new product launches.
• Ensure all security and technology risk management activities adhere to applicable financial regulations, industry standards, and relevant frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NDPA, NIST, FAIR).
• Support security teams in evaluating third-party and vendor risks, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards and conducting ongoing risk assessments as part of the vendor management program.
• Communicate risk findings, assessments, and recommendations in business-relevant terms to stakeholders at all levels, translating technical risk concepts into actionable intelligence for executive leadership and operational teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in operational risk management, cybersecurity risk, or technology risk assessment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, threat analysis, or vulnerability management.
• Experience developing risk metrics, KPIs, or dashboards for executive audiences.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001 or similar)
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries preferred.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and qualitative/quantitative analysis
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery planning principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: CISM, CRISC, or equivalent risk/security certification.
• Experience with fintech, banking, or other highly-regulated industries

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