Chief Information Security Officer - United Arab Emirates

Binance; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

Binance UAE is seeking a senior security leader to drive the IT Security Risk Management function, shaping and delivering a robust security framework across the organization. You will lead risk management with key stakeholders and ensure regulatory and governance reporting in a fast-paced, multinational setting.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in security and technology compliance within global finance or crypto industries, with hands-on leadership and a passion for regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cyber security or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in finance or related sector focusing on security and technology compliance in a global firm.
• Proven management of cyber security operations with hands-on implementation skills.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and implementing regulator recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on implementation of the IT Security Risk Management function for Binance UAE.
• Develop and improve the security framework including policies, standards and processes.
• Lead Security Risk Management with all stakeholders per Security Risk Framework.
• Regulatory reporting to authorities and governance bodies.
• Drive cyber threat and vulnerability management including penetration tests.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cyber security

CISSP certification

Tools

SIEM

GRC tools

ISMS/ISO 27001

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handson implementation of the IT Security Risk Management function for Binance UAE.
• Development and improvement of the security framework including policies security standards and processes improvements.
• Lead Security Risk Management with all stakeholders as per Security Risk Framework.
• Accountable to the regulatory authority for all Security and IT Governance matters.
• Maintain and develop security governance practices including regulatory board and committee reporting.
• Work as part of the three lines of defense model to ensure funds data and systems are secure.
• Ensure all security obligations for governance regulatory and compliance matters are delivered.
• Assist the delivery of the internal and external audits related to Technology and Security.
• Drive cyber threat & vulnerability management/penetration tests as per the regulatory framework.
• IT security risk management for new projects and/or any integration with third party vendors.
• Manage Third party integrations risk to ensure alignment with security standards and SLAs.
• Manage the local security team & contribute to continual improvement of the global department.
• Security incident management including prompt reporting to senior management & other teams.
• Facilitate continual alignment to regulatory compliance obligations and international standards.
• Implement robust resilience best practices to ensure that Binance products remain best in class.

Requirements

• Currently based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
• BilingualEnglish/Arabic isrequiredto be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
• Held an approved persons role within a regulated financial institution.
• Track record of international company experience and cyber security in a regulatory context.
• A combination of senior management and deep cyber security experience is mandatory.
• Security community contributor either through published material or international conferences.
• Demonstrable experience in a global team with a rich multicultural fast paced environment.
• 10 years of experience in finance or a related sector focusing on security and technology compliance in a global firm.
• Bachelors degree or higher in information technology cyber security or related field.
• Track record in self motivated leadership and excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven management of cyber security operations with handson implementation skills.
• Delivery of best practices for international data privacy and information security frameworks.
• NIST Cybersecurity & Privacy Framework ISO 27001/ISO 27701 CIS and PCIDSS.
• Must seek excellence by default and show a passion for collaboration and team achievement.
• Demonstrable experience delivering effective business and technical security solutions.
• A passion for the latest cyber security trends and emerging threats is essential.
• Mandatory requirement for experience engaging directly with a regulatory body and implementing regulators recommendations.
• Certifications are a plus: CISSP CISM CEH CIPP CIPM FIM ISO 27701 ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and/or ISC2 ISACA GIAC CREST.

Why Binance

Shape the future with the worlds leading blockchain ecosystem Collaborate with worldclass talent in a usercentric global organization with a flat structure Tackle unique fastpaced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment Thrive in a resultsdriven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

• Competitive salary and company benefits Workfromhome arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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