About this role
Industry / Sector: FinTech & Digital Payments Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Experience: Relevant experience in information security risk, governance or compliance Academic background: Master's in Cybersecurity, IT or related field, or equivalent professional expertise Employment type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site, Dubai Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
About the opportunity
Our client in the FinTech & Digital Payments sector is searching for a Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist based in Dubai.
Role overview
Support information security risk management, governance and control improvement activities.
Key responsibilities
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Perform control and risk assessments.
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Maintain risk registers and remediation plans.
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Support policy reviews, awareness and audit preparation.
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Coordinate incident follow-up and third-party assessments.
Qualifications & skills
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Knowledge of recognised security risk and governance frameworks.
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Documentation and audit-readiness skills.
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Security certifications are advantageous, not mandatory.
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Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
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Professional English and ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Who can apply
Master's or MBA graduates and early-to-mid-career professionals with the experience described above. Equivalent demonstrable expertise will also be considered.
What we offer
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Career development and professional growth opportunities within an established organisation in the sector.
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Exposure to a dynamic, international and multicultural work environment.