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Senior Risk Analyst

Avrioc Technologies Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 10 Sep 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $100k - $150k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job
Comera Pay is uniquely positioned to drive the UAE’s transition towards a cashless society. It leverages cutting-edge technology to provide innovative financial solutions, making everyday transactions seamless and secure. As a Senior Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s technology risk management framework, maintaining security and compliance certifications, ensuring compliance with CBUAE regulatory requirements, and leading various GRC initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks, ensuring that our technology and business processes comply with local and international standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and maintenance of the organization's risk register and ensure timely updates and reporting of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
  • Monitor and report on key technology risk indicators (KRIs) to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage the ongoing maintenance of PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and UAE IA certifications, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
  • Coordinate regulatory, internal, and external audits, addressing any findings and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) technology risk regulatory requirements, including guidelines, standards, and circulars.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes and updates, assessing their impact on the organization and advising senior management accordingly.
  • Collaborate with the IT and DevOps team to ensure IT General Controls are in place and are aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Evaluate and manage risks associated with third-party vendors, including conducting due diligence and ongoing monitoring of vendor performance and compliance.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to enhance risk awareness and promote a culture of risk management across the organization.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to risk management, compliance, and certification activities.

Skills and Attributes:

  • In-depth knowledge of PCI DSS standards, CBUAE technology risk regulatory requirements, and global information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
  • Proven experience in managing and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhere to the organization's Information Security policies, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PCI DSS QSA, ISO 27001 LA/LI or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in technology risk management, GRC, or a related field within the financial services or FinTech industry.
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About Avrioc Technologies

Avrioc Technologies, based in Abu Dhabi, has dedicated more than a decade to the pursuit of innovation and continuous growth. Our journey commenced with a humble yet powerful vision – to transform ordinary experiences into the extraordinary. We embarked as a small, impassioned team, armed with unwavering commitment to excellence and fueled by boundless dreams. Through the years, we have expanded, evolved, and gained invaluable insights, yet our fundamental conviction remains steadfast: every idea, regardless of its audacity, merits the opportunity to flourish. Our relentless drive to redefine technological boundaries has culminated in the creation of groundbreaking products, now embraced daily in the GCC market and across the globe. At Avrioc, we understand that success is built on a strong foundation. That's why we heavily invest in infrastructure design, ensuring that our products and services are not only cutting-edge but also reliable and robust.