Manager, Compliance
FSDH Merchant Bank
04.2021 - Current
Feyijimi Adewole
Lagos
Summary
Seasoned GRC manager with over 10 years of experience working collaboratively with top leaders, regulatory bodies and staff to optimize adherence to policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Well-versed in comprehensive analysis of operations, process improvement recommendations and best practice introduction. Highly proficient with implementing, maintaining, and improving the ISO Standards.
Accomplishments
- Conducted Self-Assessments for 4 sites and over 30 applications identifying gaps using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT), Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) and NIST CSF
- Implemented a robust Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework including the formation & coordination of the information security steering committee
- Led a leading financial system through three consecutive ISO surveillance audits & two Integrated Management System audits with no major nonconformity
- Designed, developed and implemented a secure network solution for remote branch & ATM connectivity over local WIFI networks resulting in 30% reduction in OpEx (Link Connectivity Costs) for a leading Commercial Bank
Skills
- Leading Cross-Functional Teams
- Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, PCIDSS and COBIT 2019
- Data collection and analysis
- Information Security Best Practices
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Vendor Performance Management
- Leading Audits
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Strategic Execution
- Regulatory Documentation
- Regulatory Standards
Timeline
Cybersecurity Manager
FSDH Merchant Bank
07.2016 - 03.2021
Information Security Officer
FSDH Merchant Bank
07.2016 - 03.2021
Network Security Engineer
Access (Diamond) Bank
03.2014 - 06.2016
Network Administrator
Diamond
09.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Igbinedion University
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer – PECB
- ISO/IEC 20001 Lead Implementer – PECB
- ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager – PECB
- Cyber Security Foundation Professional - CERTIPROF
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer – PECB
- ISO/IEC 20001 Lead Implementer – PECB
- ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager – PECB
- Cyber Security Foundation Professional - CERTIPROF
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
6
6
Trainings
Work History
Manager, Compliance
FSDH Merchant Bank
04.2021 - Current
- Launched the corporate IS Governance and Compliance program providing oversight & ensuring compliance with the CBN IT Standards & Frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, ISO 27032, ISO 27017, COBIT 2019, TOGAF, NDPR)
- Leading the organization as a subject matter expert in technology acquisition, best practices, change management and projects
- Orchestrated IS security and technical audits utilizing internal and external teams in support of project deadlines and reducing security and compliance risks
- Championed and implementing the integrated cybersecurity framework including policies, standards, procedures, and controls to minimize cybersecurity risk and threats
- Driving detection, response, and recovery for cyber security incidents
- Launched a third-party and cloud risk assessments to evaluate an IS vendor’s security posture.
Cybersecurity Manager
FSDH Merchant Bank
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Lead the management and coordination of the information security program
- Maintained operations standards and procedures for Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management that resulted in a significant drop in outstanding open tickets and requests, and improved first-time quality of changes by 70%
- Enhanced protection to web applications and critical data by implementing a web application firewall (WAF-Fortiweb), vulnerability scanning solution (Nessus), static application security testing - SAST scanner (Acunetix), automated continuous code quality review with CI/CD integration (SonarQube) and Azure DevOps adoption
- Successfully implemented Identity and Access Management tools with Access control Governance in key systems and applications where previously none existed
- Drove digital transformation by integrating SIEM across organization end points achieving 85% coverage to detect and remove threats.
Information Security Officer
FSDH Merchant Bank
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Lead security operations monitoring firewall, endpoint and server protection with various business critical applications hosted at multiple datacenters
- Performed security and privacy risk assessments on internally developed software, infrastructure components and submitted proposals
- Developed and enhanced new and existing security-focused tools and services
- Provided subject matter expertise on architecture, authentication, and system security
- Successfully implemented and managed the Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools used for server and application access as well as enabling the monitoring and assessment of financial, operational, and information system risks upfront during the provisioning process
Network Security Engineer
Access (Diamond) Bank
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed network security for 267 branches across four countries
- Planned and led security components of new engagements
- Supervised and/or served as a subject matter expert for multiple network & security project teams
- Led, coordinated, and participated in incident response teams upon threat detections and/or security breaches
- Mentored and trained other technical groups and business unit staff in information security
- Installed and maintained the security infrastructure, including log management and security assessment systems
- Led the research initiative to assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues and pending business initiatives
- Created and implemented 40% of the enterprise security standards and guidelines for system configuration
- Performed information security audits, system security reviews, penetration-tests, and vulnerability assessments to validate enterprise network readiness for internal & external
Network Administrator
Diamond
09.2012 - 02.2014
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Igbinedion University
Nigeria2008
Additional Information
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/feyijimiohioma
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