Cyber Risk & Compliance Associate

SS&C; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Cyber Security & Compliance Associate to support its cyber security framework. The role involves managing documentation, conducting risk assessments, and leading internal audits to ensure compliance with best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in information security, experience with regulatory standards, and be adept in third-party vendor risk management. This position demands professionalism, critical thinking, and clear communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in improving organisational control environments policies and procedures.
• Professional information security audit experience preferred.
• Experience applying and auditing security methodologies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cyber security strategy.
• Manage documentation for information security policies.
• Conduct security threat and risk assessments.
• Administer due diligence assurance activities.
• Research to stay updated on security threats.
• Identify and recommend tools to improve security practices.
• Conduct third-party vendor risk assurance.
• Lead internal audits of organisational controls.
• Report cyber security metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational control environments

Information security audit

Cyber/information security certifications (e.g., ISO, CISA)

Security methodologies auditing

Security assessment frameworks

Third-party vendor risk management

Job description

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Cyber Security & Compliance Associate to support its cyber security framework. The role involves managing documentation, conducting risk assessments, and leading internal audits to ensure compliance with best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in information security, experience with regulatory standards, and be adept in third-party vendor risk management. This position demands professionalism, critical thinking, and clear communication skills in a collaborative environment.