CHRIS IJOGBE

Accomplished professional with expertise in cybersecurity and operations management, honed at United Bank for Africa. Proficient in SQL and adept at fostering collaboration. Successfully implemented security protocols, enhancing system integrity by 30%. Skilled in ISO standards and Actimize, driving strategic initiatives with precision and innovation.

• Designed fraud detection dashboards and automation tools to enhance visibility and reduce false positives
• Detected payment fraud pre-execution, saving customers and the bank from undue financial exposure
• Leveraged advanced analytics and predictive models to manage origination fraud and identity verification
• Identified risky signals and patterns daily, enabling accurate threat classification and prioritization
• Monitored and responded to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring alignment with NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks.
• Deployed and managed enterprise-grade security tools including Oracle Vault, Imperva SecureSphere, and Connector Servers, enhancing security posture, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted and led phishing simulation campaigns, security awareness training, and user education programs to improve incident prevention and support Mercury's security culture initiatives.
• Utilized SIEM (ArcSight), EDR, PAM, and DAM tools to detect, investigate, and resolve threats through real-time monitoring, threat hunting, and root cause analysis.
• Partnered with engineering and cloud infrastructure teams to implement automated security controls, conduct GRC assessments, and improve resilience of cloud-native systems and applications.
• Contributed to post-incident reviews and business continuity improvements, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into revised controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Understanding and application of Security Risk and Control Standards and Frameworks (i.e. ISO 27001/2, ISO 27032, ISO 27017, PCIDSS, SOC 2 and NIST frameworks).
• Organized and presented raw data to senior executives to influence risk management decisions and save ~$50M
• Performed A/B tests and UAT to evaluate user and organizational risk exposure and strategy effectiveness
• Partnered cross-functionally with operations, accounting, IT, and third-party vendors for risk solution implementation
• Continuously tested new data sources and models to drive innovation in fraud and cybersecurity programs
• Delivered training on security risks and awareness to internal teams, improving security culture
• Engaged senior leadership with clear and actionable risk insights to guide strategy decisions
• Oversaw a portfolio of 15,000+ client accounts, maintaining compliance during complex resolutions

• Post-Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity and Threat Management, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, ON, 2023
• Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria, 2013
• Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program, Forage, 2024
• Certified SOC Analyst, EC-Council, 2021
• Operational Analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports, 2025

• ISO 27001/2
• ISO 27032
• ISO 27017
• PCIDSS
• SOC 2
• NIST