Cybersecurity Officer – WAEMU

PawaPay

Salary range

$30,000–$45,000/yr

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The Role:

  • Own day-to-day cybersecurity activities across West Africa, implementing the global security strategy.
  • Support regulators, auditors and business stakeholders while coordinating security operations and incident response.

You Are a Great Fit If:

  • You have 4+ years of cybersecurity experience in fintech, banking or regulated industries.
  • You are fluent in English and French, with hands-on experience in ISO 27001, NIST, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • You can translate technical risks into clear business recommendations.

Success in this Role:

  • Become the trusted cybersecurity point of contact across West Africa and build strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Drive timely closure of vulnerabilities, audit actions and regulatory engagements with minimal escalation.

PawaPay

PawaPay is a pan-African fintech enabling local payment channels for the mass market, processing over 4 million transactions daily across 20 African countries. It has an entrepreneurial, modern culture and a remote team across Europe, Africa and Asia.

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