Security Officer
Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company providing affordable mobile money services across Africa.
Funding history
About Wave Mobile Money Inc.
Wave Mobile Money builds and operates a mobile financial network intended to help make Africa the first cashless continent. Its consumer services enable users to deposit and withdraw money, send funds, pay bills, buy airtime, and access customer support through mobile applications and agents. Wave Business provides bulk payments, in-person merchant payments, cash collection tools, a business portal, and checkout APIs. The company serves consumers, agents, merchants, businesses, and other clients across multiple African countries.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will monitor security developments, advise staff on risks and travel, protect people and assets, and coordinate with external authorities. You will deliver briefings and training, conduct security assessments, support investigations and business continuity, and travel as needed to support security operations.
Requirements
- Work authorization in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Operational security, risk management, or safety experience in the private sector
- Knowledge of field operations, cash management, and agent networks
- Knowledge of the DRC security landscape and a local network
- Relevant degree or professional certifications in security or risk management
- Fluency in French and local languages
Responsibilities
- Monitor and report nationwide security developments
- Advise staff on security conditions, travel restrictions, alerts, and precautions
- Protect assets, personnel, and operations through security measures
- Maintain relationships with law enforcement and civil authorities
- Respond to security incidents and provide travel guidance
- Deliver security briefings and training
- Investigate key vendors and potential partners
- Support internal investigations of financial or operational losses
- Support business continuity and security readiness
- Travel to support security operations and assessments
- Conduct security assessments and audits for offices, PA, and PMA
Benefits
- Performance bonuses for eligible strong performers
- Health insurance for employees and dependents
- 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers
- 4 weeks of parental leave for fathers
- Subsidized childcare after parental leave
- Airtime reimbursement
- Free food