System Control Staff Lagos 

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with operations across several states in Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies. The firm commenced operations in 2016 and currently has a team of consultants that have successfully managed numerous Organisational Development, Human Resources and Management Consulting projects in varying leadership capacities across all sectors of the Nigerian Economy. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: System Control Staff

Location: Lagos 

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Banking /  Financial Services Summary

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced System Control Staff to strengthen our technology control, information security, and IT risk management framework. The role will focus on monitoring system access, information security, application controls, cybersecurity, change management, data protection, backup and disaster recovery, and other technology-related risks

Review and monitor user access rights, privileged accounts, and segregation-of-duties conflicts Conduct periodic user-access recertification and ensure timely deactivation of access for exited or inactive employees Review system configurations, application controls, automated workflows, system interfaces, audit trails, and exception reports Monitor information-security risks, security incidents, and system vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions Independently review system changes to ensure proper authorization, testing, approval, and segregation of development, testing, and production environments Assess controls over customer information, financial data, mortgage documentation, databases, data transmission, and data retention Review backup arrangements, restoration testing, disaster recovery procedures, and business continuity readiness Provide independent technical input during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and review application user interfaces and user experience where required Provide independent technical assessment of IT-related costs, systems, equipment, and technology proposed for procurement Track identified IT control exceptions and remediation actions to closure Prepare periodic System Security/System Control reports for Management, highlighting control weaknesses, risk implications, incidents, and outstanding remediation actions

Person Specifications

B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or another relevant discipline Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking, financial services, IT control, cybersecurity, IT/system audit, or another regulated environment Strong practical knowledge of IT controls, information security, and cybersecurity risk management Knowledge of core banking applications and user-access management Understanding of database and network controls Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery Experience in IT audit or system audit will be an advantage Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001-related certifications will be an added advantage Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and professional independence Good report-writing and communication skills Ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend practical solutions Ability to work effectively with IT, Internal Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other business functions 3-4 years of relevant administrative experience. Prior experience in banking or financial services. ‎Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office Suite. ‎Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to handle confidential information.

N7,000,000 - N8,000,000 annual gross. Application Closing Date

9th October, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "System Control Staff" as the subject of the email.