We are a leading trading platform ambitiously expanding globally. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver the best, which is why we continually seek exceptional talent to join our expanding team.
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As the company scales across regulated markets, strengthening our technology governance and regulatory posture is mission-critical. This role is essential for ensuring our IT and cybersecurity control environment meets UAE regulatory expectations and stays ahead as our products, infrastructure, and client base evolve.
The opportunity involves building 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 mission to grow responsibly, protect clients, and operate as a well-governed financial institution in the region.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and coordinate IT audits, supervisory reviews, and regulatory information requests, ensuring timely and complete delivery of required evidence.
- Conduct IT compliance and control gap assessments against local regulatory requirements, internal policies, and recognized industry best practices.
- Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and technology risks; define, execute, and track remediation plans in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Develop, implement, and maintain IT, cybersecurity, and information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on IT compliance and technology risk requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all IT compliance activities, including risk assessments and evidence repositories.
- Support ongoing interactions with regulators and external auditors regarding technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience topics.
Requirements:
- 4–6+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, technology risk management, or related fields within regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions in the UAE, covering various aspects such as IT governance, information security, and data protection.
- Proven hands-on experience conducting IT and cybersecurity gap assessments and implementing remediation plans.
- Knowledge of internationally recognized IT and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) applicable in a regulatory context.
- Ability to work independently on complex compliance topics, manage multiple priorities, and complete remediation activities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical and regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences.
- Language Requirements: Fluent English is required; professional working proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Strong analytical and risk-based mindset with high attention to detail.
What You Will Get in Return:
- Competitive salary.
- Work-life harmony with a supportive company culture.
- Generous time off to recharge.
- Employee referral program with rewards.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical insurance.
- Opportunity to work remotely for up to 30 days a year.
- Additional paid volunteer days to support community causes.
Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding company, where your skills and initiative will be valued and rewarded. Work alongside a talented team at the forefront of the digital assets movement.
