Our client, a leading Bank in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Head of Information Security. In this role you will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the information security compliance, governance, and assurance framework across the Bank. The role ensures adherence to applicable regulatory, legal, and internal security requirements while providing independent oversight of the Bank's security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Information Security Governance
- Develop and maintain the Bank's Information Security Governance framework.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management, IT governance, and operational risk frameworks.
- Define and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial sector regulations, standards, and supervisory expectations.
- Manage regulatory engagements, audits, and security assessments.
- Act as the primary liaison for information security matters with regulators and external auditors.
Security Assurance & Control Effectiveness
- Establish and oversee the Information Security Assurance program.
- Perform independent reviews of security controls across technology environments.
- Oversee control testing, risk assessments, and maturity assessments.
Risk Management
- Ensure effective identification, assessment, and reporting of information security risks.
- Deliver risk reporting to senior management and governance committees.
Audit & Assessments
- Coordinate internal and external security audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Information Security, Technology Risk, or IT Governance.
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within financial services.
- Experience working with banking regulatory frameworks and supervisory assessments.
- Proven experience managing security compliance, assurance, and governance programs.
