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Information Security Governance Manager- Banking
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Manages information security governance and compliance for banking operations in the UAE, aligning policies with NESA requirements and leading security assessments and remediation efforts.
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Information Security Governance Manager- Banking
We are currently looking for Information Security - Manager our UAE operations with the following terms & conditions.
Education Level Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:
• CISM/ CRISC CISA/CISSP certification
Experience: 10 - 12 years’ experience in related industry
Skills Required for the Job:
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of information security and technology infrastructure.
• In-depth experiences in NESA requirements Implementation
• In-depth experiences in developing information security policies in line with NESA Requirements
• Creative thinking – able to look at alternatives and consider new ways building a conceptual framework on solving the problem.
• Great communication skills. Should be able to communicate with senior nontechnical users without using technical language.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies.
• Multi-tasking – can manage several concurrent projects and prioritize demands.
Responsibilities
• Strong Information Security experience within the banking/financial sector – this is a key requirement, considering the exposure needed to various banking systems, regulatory requirements and the volume of concurrent activities.
• Around 10–12 years of relevant Information/Cyber Security experience, with appropriate Manager-level responsibilities.
• Strong Information Security Governance/GRC experience covering policies, standards, risk assessments, risk registers, risk acceptance/exceptions and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with UAE IA/NESA, including implementation, assessments and policy/control alignment.
• Experience managing PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, VAPT and regulatory/security assessments.
• Proven experience managing audit/regulatory findings through remediation and validated closure.
• Experience acting as the Information Security lead for major technology, digital, cloud, infrastructure and application projects.
• Ability to manage multiple security/regulatory projects simultaneously and coordinate effectively with IT, Business, Risk, Audit, Compliance, PMO and external parties.
• Relevant professional certification(s), preferably CISM, CRISC, CISA and/or CISSP.
Terms and conditions
Joining time frame: 30 Days
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