Are you curious and passionate about Information Security? The field of information security is rapidly evolving within the financial industry, and you have the opportunity to play a crucial role in addressing various challenges in this area. You will be responsible for Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Management (BCM) for our entities in Saudi Arabia, interfacing with CMA, SAMA, and Tadawul.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair a cybersecurity and BCM committee, ensuring all relevant topics and decisions are communicated to senior management.
- Implement the bank’s cybersecurity strategy in compliance with local regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular self-assessments for adherence to SAMA, CMA, Tadawul, and NCA cybersecurity regulations.
- Manage internal and external audit activities related to Cybersecurity and BCM.
- Tailor and implement the global UBS employee cybersecurity awareness program to meet local regulatory needs.
- Collaborate with regional Information Security teams and central cyber threat assessment teams.
- Coordinate annual BCM testing exercises, including crisis management and cybersecurity simulations.
- Ensure proper risk assessment, vulnerability testing, and tracking of risks until closure.
Your Expertise:
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior information security role, focusing on governance and regulatory topics.
- Familiarity with SAMA and CMA cybersecurity frameworks, and experience with NCA Essential Cybersecurity controls and SDAIA Personal Data Protection Law.
- Proven interaction with key regulators in Saudi Arabia (SAMA, CMA, Tadawul).
- Specialization in cybersecurity with qualifications such as CISSP or postgraduate studies in cybersecurity.
- Extensive experience working with or consulting for global organizations in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Risk Control.
- Experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly in investment banking, is beneficial.
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels.
At UBS, we embrace flexible and diverse working arrangements. We are committed to fostering a culture that encourages collaboration and growth, enabling our employees to develop their unique skills and potential.
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the diversity of its workforce.
