Threat Intelligence Analyst

Who we areMoniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019.As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions.

Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $22 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.Role Overview:The Threat Intelligence Analyst will support Moniepoint’s security operations by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats targeting the financial sector.

This role is ideal for early-career cybersecurity professionals looking to build hands-on experience in threat intelligence, OSINT, and adversary analysis within a fast-paced fintech environment.The analyst will work closely with SOC, Fraud Operations, Product Security and other relevant stakeholders to translate threat data into actionable intelligence.Key ResponsibilitiesThreat Monitoring & CollectionMonitor open-source, dark web, and underground forums for threats relevant to Moniepoint and the financial sectorTrack ransomware groups, stealer malware, phishing campaigns, brand impersonation, and fraud-related threatsCollect Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) including domains, IPs, URLs, hashes, and malicious infrastructureAnalysis & Intelligence ProductionPerform basic triage and analysis of threat data to determine relevance and riskAssist in identifying adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)Support mapping of threats to MITRE ATT&CK where applicableContribute to daily, weekly, and ad-hoc threat intelligence reportsStakeholder SupportShare relevant intelligence with relevant stakeholdersAssist in validating alerts and external threat reportsSupport investigations related to phishing, account takeover, and third-party risksDocumentation & Continuous ImprovementMaintain threat logs, actor profiles, and intelligence repositoriesDocument analytical findings clearly and conciselyLearn and apply CTI frameworks, tools, and best practicesSupport Incident Response & Vulnerability Management UnitsAssist in Incident Response tasks and post-incident analysis when needed.Assist in Threat Intelligence tasks from internal and external sources when needed.Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments on networks, systems, and applications.Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, potential risks and ensure timely remediation.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fieldGood understanding of cybersecurity concepts (malware, phishing, ransomware, fraud)Familiarity with OSINT concepts and publicly available intelligence sourcesStrong analytical and critical-thinking skillsGood written communication skills with attention to detailPreferred / Nice-to-Have3 - 5 years of Experience in SOC, IR or Threat IntelligenceFamiliarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Pyramid of Pain, or Diamond ModelGood knowledge of SIEM, EDR, Threat Intelligence Tools, OSINT Tools.Exposure to fintech or financial-sector threats is a good advantage.Certifications such as Security+,EC-Council CTIAWhat we can offer youCulture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member.

We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard.

We value and respect each other and always look out for one another.

Above all, we are human.Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.What to expect in the hiring processA preliminary phone call with the recruiterA technical interview with a Team LeadA behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

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