Tope Jooda – Leading It Compliance & Governance with Strategic Management Systems Expertise
In regulatory-intensive sectors like banking and enterprise IT, effective compliance, risk management, and governance are essentials — and experts who can navigate these domains with precision are invaluable. Tope Jooda stands out as one such expert, with over a decade of experience building robust IT compliance frameworks and implementing management systems across diverse organizations.
Currently serving as Team Lead, Security Compliance & Governance at Zenith Bank Plc, Tope plays a critical role in shaping and enforcing the bank’s security policies, ensuring alignment with global standards and frameworks including ISO and PCI DSS. Prior to his tenure at Zenith, he contributed significantly to consulting, change management, and pre-sales engineering roles that laid a strong foundation for his leadership in compliance and IT management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE
| Period / Role | Organization / Platform | Key Responsibilities & Contributions |
| April 2021 – Present — Team Lead, Security Compliance & Governance | Zenith Bank Plc (Lagos, Nigeria) | Leading security compliance and governance initiatives, establishing/enforcing security policies, monitoring adherence to ISO standards, and reporting to senior management. THE ORG |
| Senior Consultant | Phillips Consulting Limited | Specialized in IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) initiatives. THE ORG |
| Change Management Consultant | Total (Nigeria) | Facilitated large-scale operating system migration; managed training programs to ensure successful change transition. THE ORG |
| Technical Pre-Sale Engineer | OTA Network Solutions | Played a critical role in pre-sales, helping tailor technical solutions to customer needs by bridging technical expertise and client requirements. THE ORG |
| Financial Research Analyst | FSV Asset Managers Limited | Conducted financial research to support asset management strategies. THE ORG |
| Research Analyst | Primaharvest Investment Enterprises | Engaged in research-focused analysis to inform investment decision-making. THE ORG |
| (Across Roles) Teaching & Implementation of Management Systems | Various Clients / PECB Trainer Profile | Implemented and facilitated training in multiple management standards/frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, PCI-DSS; knowledgeable in COBIT 5, ISO 31000, ITIL, PMBOK, and PRINCE2. PECB+1 |
With a career foundation built on governance, compliance, and robust IT frameworks, Tope Jooda is a seasoned professional who leverages his multi-sector experience to deliver structured, policy-driven IT environments. His work fosters stronger risk management, regulatory adherence, and operational stability across organizations.
If you’re seeking a thought partner for governance-driven IT strategy, a mentor in compliance transformation, or a consultant for management system implementation — Tope Jooda brings both depth and breadth of expertise to the table.
