Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Fintech / Digital Payments / E-Wallet

We’re looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security and cybersecurity function as we build and scale our digital payments ecosystem.

In fintech, trust and security are fundamental.

Job Description

• Define and implement information security and cybersecurity strategy
• Establish security policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks
• Develop and maintain the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and maintain the information security risk register
• Establish security controls for e-wallet, mobile application, APIs, infrastructure and internal systems
• Define identity and access management, privileged access and authentication controls
• Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing and security assessments
• Establish Security Incident Response procedures and coordinate cybersecurity incident management
• Work closely with the IT Manager and engineering teams to embed security into infrastructure and software development
• Review third-party technology providers and vendors from an information security perspective
• Establish security monitoring, logging and escalation procedures
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning from a cybersecurity perspective
• Coordinate security audits and remediation activities
• Ensure appropriate protection of customer, transaction and company data
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training across the organization
• Report cybersecurity risks, incidents and security KPIs to senior management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity / information security

• Experience within banking, fintech, payments or financial services is strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of information security governance and risk management

• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST

• Knowledge of application, API, network, cloud and infrastructure security

• Strong understanding of IAM, encryption, vulnerability management and security monitoring

• Experience with incident response and business continuity

• Familiarity with security audits and regulatory environments

• Understanding of secure software development

• Strong analytical, communication and leadership capabilities

• Arabic & English required; French is a plus

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