Senior Specialist - Fintech LISO.Technology Information

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

The Senior Specialist:
Fin Tech LISO plays a vital role in ensuring the secure, compliant, and efficient operation of MTN SA's Fin Tech ecosystem from a legal, information security, and operational governance perspective. This role is focused on embedding rigorous governance and compliance practices within Fin Tech product life cycles to safeguard MTN's financial technology platforms against regulatory breaches, security threats, and operational risks.

The Senior Specialist:
Fin Tech LISO plays a vital role in ensuring the secure, compliant, and efficient operation of MTN SA's Fin Tech ecosystem from a legal, information security, and operational governance perspective. This role is focused on embedding rigorous governance and compliance practices within Fin Tech product life cycles to safeguard MTN's financial technology platforms against regulatory breaches, security threats, and operational risks.

The core purpose is to support the Senior Manager of Governance and Compliance by implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving frameworks, policies, and controls specific to the Fin Tech environment that comply with local and international regulations relevant to financial services, data protection, anti-fraud, and IT security.

Implement and enforce compliance frameworks specifically for Fin Tech products such as mobile money platforms. Monitor Fin Tech services to ensure adherence to financial regulations and telecom-related regulatory requirements. Support preparation for Fin Tech regulatory audits and regulatory reporting specific to Fin Tech operations. Collaborate with compliance teams to address Fin Tech-specific regulatory changes and ensure timely adaptation. Ensure Fin Tech operations comply with data privacy laws (e.g., POPIA, GDPR) affecting customer financial data.

Apply and monitor security controls protecting Fin Tech assets including digital wallets, payment gateways, APIs, and transaction processing systems. Conduct risk assessments focusing on Fin Tech-related security vulnerabilities such as fraud, data breaches, and transaction risks. Participate in and lead the security design and implementation of all products across Fin Tech- design phase security and post implementation. Ensure secure software development practices (Secure SDLC and Dev Sec Ops ) are followed in Fin Tech system development and maintenance.

Respond to Fin Tech security incidents, coordinating investigations and remediation with security and IT teams. Promote Fin Tech security awareness among internal teams and relevant Fin Tech vendors.

Identify and mitigate operational risks related to Fin Tech product life cycles including fraud, transactional errors, and compliance deviations. Support embedding operational control measures during Fin Tech product launches, upgrades, and major changes. Monitor Fin Tech transaction processing and system availability to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance. Maintain updated Fin Tech operational procedures that enforce security and compliance standards.

Support assessment and continuous monitoring of Fin Tech third-party vendors such as payment processors and technology providers for compliance with MTN Fin Tech policies. Assist in reviewing Fin Tech vendor contracts to ensure inclusion of required compliance and security clauses. Track vendor compliance performance and collaborate to resolve Fin Tech security or governance issues.

Stay informed on evolving Fin Tech regulations impacting MTN's digital financial services. Advise Fin Tech teams on regulatory changes and help incorporate these into product and operational practices. Liaise with relevant regulators and Fin Tech industry bodies on compliance and governance matters.

Compile and maintain documentation of Fin Tech compliance, security assessments, and governance activities. Prepare Fin Tech governance and…