Risk and Information Security Officer
BOF, Inc. is looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Risk and Information Security Officer (RISO) to support the Bank’s risk management and information security initiatives. This role is ideal for a banking professional with strong knowledge of risk governance, compliance, operational controls, and information security practices.
You will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Compliance Officer in overseeing the Bank’s risk-taking activities, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic direction, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements while strengthening the organization’s information security framework.
What You’ll Own- Supporting the Board of Directors in developing and implementing the Bank’s risk appetite and risk limits structure
- Recommending enhancements to risk management policies, guidelines, and procedures (PGPs) to strengthen the Bank’s risk management capabilities
- Documenting, updating, and disseminating risk management and information security-related PGPs in compliance with regulatory and industry standards
- Monitoring developments, trends, and best practices in risk management and information security to recommend timely policy improvements
- Conducting risk assessments for new products, services, systems, and operational initiatives
- Participating in the review of IT outsourcing contracts and system development projects to ensure adequate security controls and compliance requirements
- Coordinating company-wide information security awareness and training programs
- Monitoring and updating the Bank’s information security program to address changes in operations, systems, and emerging threats
- Handling information security incidents and suspected breaches, including coordinating response activities with concerned groups
- Conducting periodic reviews of user access rights to applications and network resources
- Attending ITSC meetings to report information security incidents, concerns, and recommended actions
- Performing other duties related to risk management and information security as assigned
- A banking professional with strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and operational controls
- Knowledgeable in IT risk management and information security principles and practices
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying operational and security risks
- Able to draft, review, and improve policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Effective in coordinating with different departments and handling confidential information with professionalism and integrity
- Preferably a graduate of any Business-related course
- Preferably with IT and Information Security knowledge
- Preferably with at least ten (10) years of relevant banking experience
- Play a vital role in strengthening the Bank’s risk governance and information security framework
- Gain exposure to enterprise risk management, compliance, IT security, and operational governance
- Contribute directly to the Bank’s operational resilience and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Be part of a mission-driven rural bank serving and supporting MSMEs since 1964
- Work with a team guided by BOF’s C.A.R.I.N.G. values and commitment to long-term partnerships
Ready to Strengthen Risk and Information Security?
If you’re passionate about risk management, information security, and building a more secure banking environment—we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.