Strategic IT Governance & Risk Leader

Commercial Bank International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional financial institution seeks a candidate to oversee IT governance and compliance while managing risks and performance metrics of IT systems. The role requires strong leadership skills, a degree in IT or Computer Science, and familiarity with industry standards like COBIT and ITIL. Responsibilities include budgeting, developing quality controls, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT efficiency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk management and IT performance reporting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT performance metrics and frameworks.
• Experience in managing IT risks related to information systems.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage IT performance metrics.
• Strengthen governance of IT policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for IT processes.

Skills

Risk management

IT governance

Compliance management

Budgeting

Performance measurement

Reporting

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

ISO 27001

ITIL

COBIT

Job description

A regional financial institution seeks a candidate to oversee IT governance and compliance while managing risks and performance metrics of IT systems. The role requires strong leadership skills, a degree in IT or Computer Science, and familiarity with industry standards like COBIT and ITIL. Responsibilities include budgeting, developing quality controls, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT efficiency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk management and IT performance reporting.