IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

DiceTek UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek UAE is seeking an experienced IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager for an on-site role in Dubai. The position demands a ~15-year background in IT governance, risk, compliance and IT management within banking environments.

You will drive risk assessment, control effectiveness, regulatory compliance and reporting in the IT division. The successful candidate will oversee IT governance policies, incident response coordination and regulatory engagements, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT Management.
• Knowledge of banking systems and technology governance within banking/financial services.
• Experience with IT governance frameworks, controls and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor enterprise IT risk management objectives and mandates.
• Establish and review Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes.
• Provide risk guidance and treatment options to reduce technology exposures.
• Report KRIs, evaluate control effectiveness, and escalate IT risks as needed.
• Lead IT audit, compliance activities and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain IT policies, standards, procedures and ISO governance adoption.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

IT Management

Information Security

Audit Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

CISA

COBIT

ISO 27001

ISO 9001

ITIL

Job description

Job Snapshot

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager Job Snapshot - Role: IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: I T and Services - Function: Risk Management-Compliance - Experience: Minimum 15 years in IT Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT Management - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced IT Governance, Risk and Compliance professional for a management-level opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on strengthening technology risk management, maintaining IT governance frameworks, overseeing compliance activities and ensuring effective risk reporting within an IT division. The position requires extensive experience in IT governance, risk and compliance, supported by a strong understanding of banking technology environments. The successful candidate will provide direction on technology risk assessments, control effectiveness, regulatory compliance, information security governance and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

IT Risk Management and Control

• Implement enterprise risk management objectives and mandates across relevant IT activities.
• Establish, manage and periodically review the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process.
• Provide technology leadership with risk management guidance and appropriate risk treatment options to reduce technology-related exposures.
• Develop, maintain and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to evaluate control effectiveness and monitor technology risks.
• Ensure appropriate IT risk reporting and escalation mechanisms are established and maintained.
• Conduct technology risk assessments to identify exposures, minimize residual risks and support alignment with the organization 's target risk appetite.
• Represent the IT department in operational risk management engagements, discussions and forums.

Information Security and Operational Resilience

• Promote information risk awareness throughout the IT division.
• Provide strategic direction and tactical management guidance concerning cybersecurity, fraud prevention and security threats.
• Contribute to emergency planning, disaster recovery strategies and operational analysis of technology-related threats.
• Support risk mitigation activities that strengthen the organization 's ability to manage security incidents and operational disruptions.

IT Governance, Policies and Standards

• Maintain and review IT policies, standards, procedures and supporting governance documentation.
• Conduct process gap analyses against established practices and applicable governance requirements.
• Design, implement, manage and periodically review the adoption of relevant International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management systems within the IT division.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT governance processes, control practices and standards implementation.
• Plan and manage awareness programs covering IT processes, governance responsibilities and compliance requirements.

Compliance, Audit and Management Reporting

• Coordinate IT audit, compliance and process management activities across the IT division.
• Represent the division on IT governance and compliance matters in internal and external engagements.
• Support governance and compliance activities involving NESA, PCI, UAE Central Bank requirements and CPR, in accordance with applicable organizational processes and communication practices.
• Prepare and deliver periodic IT division performance reports to management.
• Maintain effective coordination between IT governance, operational risk, audit and compliance stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in IT Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT Management.
• IT management experience is required.
• Knowledge of banking systems and technology governance within the banking or financial services sector.
• Experience relevant to technology risk management, IT controls, governance frameworks and compliance oversight.

Professional Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT).
• ISO 27001.
• ISO 9001.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Equivalent professional certifications.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise IT risk management and risk treatment.
• Risk and Control Self-Assessment processes.
• Key Risk Indicators and control effectiveness reporting.
• IT governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Information security risk and cybersecurity governance.
• Disaster recovery and emergency planning.
• Banking technology governance and regulatory compliance.
• IT audit coordination and process improvement.
• Management reporting and risk escalation.
• IT governance awareness and compliance communication.

Role Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain effective oversight of technology risks, support compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, and strengthen coordination between IT management and risk-related functions. The position combines strategic governance responsibilities with practical oversight of risk assessments, controls, policy management, reporting and continuous improvement across the IT division.