IT Risk & Resilience Manager

Sharjah Islamic Bank; Sharjah; On-site; AED 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Islamic Bank is seeking a Manager - Governance, Risk, Compliance and Resilience to lead IT GRC frameworks and align with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements.

You will manage IT risk assessments, RCSA, KRIs, IT policies, and governance reporting, while overseeing IT disaster recovery and technology resilience with cross-functional coordination.

Strong leadership in a banking environment with knowledge of UAE regulations and ISO frameworks is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in IT Governance, Technology Risk Management, IT Compliance or Operational Resilience, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Professional Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, ISO 27001 or ISO 22301 preferred.
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO standards) and UAE Central Bank regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IT governance, risk management, compliance and resilience frameworks.
• Manage IT risk assessments, RCSA, KRIs, and governance reporting to support risk mitigation.
• Oversee IT disaster recovery planning, testing and resilience improvements.
• Develop and maintain IT governance policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Compliance and ITD for risk management and remediation actions.

Skills

IT governance

Technology risk management

Regulatory compliance

Operational resilience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

GRC systems

Microsoft Office

Risk registers

Job description

Sharjah Islamic Bank is seeking a Manager - Governance, Risk, Compliance and Resilience to lead IT GRC frameworks and align with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements.

You will manage IT risk assessments, RCSA, KRIs, IT policies, and governance reporting, while overseeing IT disaster recovery and technology resilience with cross-functional coordination.

Strong leadership in a banking environment with knowledge of UAE regulations and ISO frameworks is essential for success.