Senior InfoSec Manager: Banking Governance (Dubai)

Capitex; Sharjah; On-site; AED 781,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitex invites applications for an Information Security Manager - Governance for a one-year on-site assignment in Dubai. You will drive the information security program, align policies with UAE/NESA and PCI standards, and lead security projects across technology and business units.

The role demands deep governance, risk and compliance expertise, with hands-on experience in regulatory assessments and remediation, plus strong stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Strong information security governance and risk management experience.
• Experience aligning policies with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage audit/regulatory findings and remediation.
• Excellent communication with senior non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop information security strategy and roadmap across security domains.
• Lead end-to-end security projects including UAE IA (NESA) assessments, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP and VAPT.
• Validate closure of gaps from regulatory assessments and audits.
• Act as IS lead for technology, digital, cloud, infrastructure and applications projects.
• Manage multiple security projects prioritised by risk and business impact.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated in project lifecycle stages.

Skills

Information security governance

Regulatory requirements

GRC

Risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Capitex invites applications for an Information Security Manager - Governance for a one-year on-site assignment in Dubai. You will drive the information security program, align policies with UAE/NESA and PCI standards, and lead security projects across technology and business units.

The role demands deep governance, risk and compliance expertise, with hands-on experience in regulatory assessments and remediation, plus strong stakeholder engagement at senior levels.