Polaris Bank

Head, Governance & Strategy

Polaris Bank

Lagos, Lagos, NigeriaFull timePosted Jul 8, 2026

Job description

Job Purpose To establish and maintain governance frameworks that ensure technology investments, risks, compliance obligations, and strategic initiatives are effectively managed and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Lead IT risk management and regulatory compliance activities. Oversee IT strategy development and execution. Manage enterprise architecture governance. Coordinate technology audits and regulatory reviews. Drive vendor governance and technology investment optimization.

Requirements

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline. Experience Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience, with strong exposure to governance, compliance, risk management, and strategy development. Professional Certifications COBIT CISA CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor