Chief Information Security Officer (ciso)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Clydestone Ghana Plc (GSE: CLYD) | Accra, Ghana | Full-time | On-site

About Clydestone

Founded in 1989, Clydestone Ghana Plc is Ghana’s indigenous payment switching and fintech company, with 37 years at the heart of the country’s financial infrastructure. Clydestone was the first ICT company listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Today it holds a Bank of Ghana Enhanced Payment Service Provider licence, UnionPay International Principal Acquirer and Third Party Processor status, and a live card switch integrated with GhIPSS, serving banks, mobile money operators and merchants.

The Role

Clydestone is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cyber and information security programme, protect critical payment infrastructure and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Reporting to the Group CEO, the CISO will have direct access to the Board and operate independently of IT operations. The appointment will be subject to applicable 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related discipline; a relevant 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); relevant additional certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in banking, payments or card processing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with PCI DSS or ISO 27001 programmes, incident response, regulatory engagement and security risk management.
• Working knowledge of payment systems, HSMs, network security and cloud environments.
• Relevant Cyber Security Authority of Ghana accreditation, or eligibility to obtain it.

What We Offer

A senior executive role securing critical national payment infrastructure, with direct Board access, the opportunity to shape the security of new payment products from inception, and a competitive remuneration package.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and CV to info@clydestone.com, using the subject line “Application: Chief Information Security Officer.”

Closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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