Information Security Manager

Revolut Ltd; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a highly technical Lead Information Security Manager for their operations in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on overseeing information security, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with a global team to enhance IT operations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in information security and IT operations, ideally within the financial services sector. Competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Financial benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Free Revolut Metal subscription

Exciting year-round events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security and IT operations, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Experience managing outsourcing of InfoSec and IT services.
• Excellent understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee information security for Revolut’s UAE operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the global Information Security team to improve controls.
• Perform risk assessments and manage risks to prevent security incidents.

Skills

Information security

IT operations

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

About the role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We're looking for a highly technical, experienced Lead Information Security Manager to ensure best practices in our IT and Information Security function in the UAE.

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What you\'ll be doing

• Overseeing information security for Revolut’s UAE operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including the UAE Central Bank
• Collaborating with the global Information Security team, working towards the maturity, automation, and scalability of InfoSec and IT operations controls
• Performing risk and control assessments and deep dives within various product and technology teams to come up with actionable insights
• Proactively managing risks to prevent security incidents, breaches, and non-compliance within technology risk frameworks
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with UAE regulators, representing Revolut’s IT and InfoSec policies effectively
• Delivering insightful technology risk reports and metrics (KRIs, BCIs) to the Board and Executive Committees
• Conducting and completing third-party security risk assessments and reviews
• Coordinating internal and external compliance reviews, providing expertise for regulators and compliance frameworks
• Reporting security status and events to senior management

What you\'ll need

• 5+ years of experience in information security and IT operations, preferably within the banking or financial services industry
• Advanced experience in technical security disciplines and information security requirements
• Experience managing intra-group outsourcing of InfoSec and IT services
• A track record in delivering localised group IT / InfoSec policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements
• An excellent understanding of compliance requirements, including those related to the financial services industry
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks

Nice to have

• Experience performing IT audits or working in the 1LoD as a Technology Risk Manager in financial services or technology
• Knowledge and experience of industry and regulatory standards related to technology and security (SOX, SOC2, ISO, COBIT, ITIL, etc.)

Important notice for candidates

Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

• Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
• Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.

We won\'t ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it\’s a scam. Report it immediately.

Benefits at Revolut

No ping pong tables or bean bag chairs, just benefits you actually want

Get what you need to succeed

• Financial benefits that show we value your work
• Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad
• A free Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
• Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team

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