Cybersecurity Officer – WAEMU

The role

You will execute the cybersecurity programme across West African operations. You will implement global security strategy and ensure security controls and regulatory requirements are applied within the regional context.

What you will do

• Execute PawaPay's cybersecurity programme across West African operations.
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability reviews and security control assessments.
• Coordinate regional security incident response activities.
• Drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities, penetration test findings, audit actions and security risks.
• Support regulatory engagements, security audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure regional adoption of security policies, standards and control frameworks.
• Act as the primary cybersecurity point of contact across West Africa.
• Coordinate third-party security assessments, penetration tests and security reviews.
• Deliver regional security awareness initiatives.
• Monitor the evolving cybersecurity and regulatory landscape across West Africa.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in cybersecurity, information security or IT security within fintech, telecommunications, banking or another regulated industry.
• Professional fluency in both English and French (written and spoken).
• Practical experience implementing and applying recognised security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS or similar within regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, security incident response, security monitoring and risk management.
• Experience supporting security audits, regulatory reviews or compliance assessments.
• Familiarity with mobile money ecosystems, payment infrastructure, API-driven platforms or financial services technology.
• Experience working with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms or similar security tooling.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• 35 days of paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays)

Before you apply

• Applicants must be nationals of a WAEMU/UEMOA member state.

About the company

PawaPay is a pan-African fintech enabling local payment channels used by the mass market to both local and international merchants. They operate in a highly regulated, partner-driven environment and are in scale-up mode.