VP – IT Risk Management
Dubai
This position involves managing all aspects of IT risk and audit management within the organization. It requires a deep understanding of information technology, cybersecurity, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
• Create and implement IT risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the organization's IT systems and data.
• Establish and maintain IT risk governance frameworks to align with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making.
• Track and report on key risk indicators, compliance metrics, and security performance to senior management and stakeholders.
• Regularly review and update policies and procedures to enhance the organization's IT risk, governance, and security posture.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of IT systems, infrastructure, and processes.
• Develop and implement strategies and controls to minimize IT-related risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance, security, and best practices.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits of IT systems and controls.
• Establish and maintain frameworks and practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Lead the implementation of security measures to protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats and breaches.
• Establish and maintain effective processes and controls for managing vendor risks.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and business continuity/disaster recovery strategies for IT systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate response efforts during security incidents and other emergencies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance IT risk management and compliance awareness across the organization.
Requirements:
• 15+ years of relevant experience, ideally in banking, professional services, or legal information services.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISA, CISSP, and CRISC.
• Proven experience in IT risk management, audit, and compliance within a complex organizational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks like COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ITIL.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex IT systems and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Dubai
This position involves managing all aspects of IT risk and audit management within the organization. It requires a deep understanding of information technology, cybersecurity, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
• Create and implement IT risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the organization's IT systems and data.
• Establish and maintain IT risk governance frameworks to align with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making.
• Track and report on key risk indicators, compliance metrics, and security performance to senior management and stakeholders.
• Regularly review and update policies and procedures to enhance the organization's IT risk, governance, and security posture.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of IT systems, infrastructure, and processes.
• Develop and implement strategies and controls to minimize IT-related risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance, security, and best practices.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits of IT systems and controls.
• Establish and maintain frameworks and practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Lead the implementation of security measures to protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats and breaches.
• Establish and maintain effective processes and controls for managing vendor risks.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and business continuity/disaster recovery strategies for IT systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate response efforts during security incidents and other emergencies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance IT risk management and compliance awareness across the organization.
Requirements:
• 15+ years of relevant experience, ideally in banking, professional services, or legal information services.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISA, CISSP, and CRISC.
• Proven experience in IT risk management, audit, and compliance within a complex organizational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks like COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ITIL.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex IT systems and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
