Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the role

Clydestone Ghana Plc, Ghana's indigenous payment switching and fintech company founded in 1989, is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead its cyber and information security programme and protect critical payment infrastructure. The CISO reports to the Group CEO, has direct access to the Board and operates independently of IT operations; the appointment is subject to Bank of Ghana approval requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the company's cyber and information security strategy, policies and risk management.
• Advise the Board and executive management on security risks and resilience.
• Oversee compliance with the Bank of Ghana Cyber and Information Security Directive, PCI DSS and applicable data protection requirements.
• Lead security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and penetration testing programmes.
• Oversee the security of payment switches, card processing environments, HSMs, integrations and third-party services.
• Build and lead the information security team and promote security awareness across the organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 10 years' relevant IT and information security experience, including 5 years in security leadership.
• CISM or CISSP required (CISM preferred); additional certifications are an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience with PCI DSS or ISO 27001, incident response, regulatory engagement and security risk management.
• Experience in banking, payments or card processing strongly preferred.
• Relevant Cyber Security Authority of Ghana accreditation, or eligibility to obtain it.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of payment systems, HSMs, network security and cloud environments.
• PCI DSS or ISO 27001 programmes.

The role is full-time and on-site. Applications with a cover letter and CV should be sent by email with the subject "Application: Chief Information Security Officer"; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the closing date is 12 November 2026.