We are a leading trading platform ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. As the company continues to scale across regulated markets, strengthening our technology governance and regulatory posture is mission-critical. This role exists to ensure our IT and cybersecurity control environment not only meets UAE regulatory expectations but stays ahead of them as our products, infrastructure, and client base evolve.
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The opportunity is to build a robust, audit-ready, and future-proof compliance framework that enables innovation without compromising resilience or trust. By translating regulatory requirements into practical, embedded controls, this position directly supports the company’s ambition to grow responsibly, protect clients, and operate as a leading, well-governed financial institution in the region.
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of preparation and coordination of IT audits and regulatory information requests.
- Conduct IT compliance and control gap assessments against local regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Identify compliance gaps and define remediation plans in collaboration with IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.
- Support the development and maintenance of IT, cybersecurity, and information security policies aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on IT compliance and technology risk requirements.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation for all IT compliance activities.
- Support ongoing interactions with regulators and external auditors on technology and cybersecurity topics.
Requirements:
- 4–6+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, or technology risk management within regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of regulatory expectations for financial institutions in the UAE, particularly in IT governance, information security, and cybersecurity controls.
- Proven experience conducting IT and cybersecurity gap assessments.
- Solid knowledge of internationally recognized IT and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections or external IT audits.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; professional working proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
What You Will Get in Return:
- Competitive Salary: Rewarding pay for your skills and talents.
- Work-Life Harmony: A company that cares about your life outside of work.
- Generous Time Off: Annual leave policy allowing for recharge.
- Employee Referral Program: Incentives for bringing in talented friends.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical insurance and location-specific perks.
- Workation Wonderland: 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere.
- Volunteer Days: Two additional paid days each year to support community causes.
Join us to be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement and propel your career to new heights!
