Cyber Risk Specialist: Financial Cyber Security & Assessments

State Bank of Pakistan; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is seeking a Cyber Risk Specialist for the Cyber Risk Management Department in Karachi. The role focuses on supervising cyber risk for Regulated Entities, conducting on-site and off-site assessments, and liaising with stakeholders to address supervisory concerns.

Ideal candidates hold a 16-year degree in related fields with certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CISM preferred. Competitive compensation under SBP rules and online application by the stated deadline are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer-related domains (Information Security, IT, CS, CE, Software Development).
• Preference for certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cyber risk for Regulated Entities (REs).
• Conduct on-site and off-site cybersecurity assessments of REs to identify supervisory concerns.
• Coordinate with team members throughout assessments and communicate findings to senior management.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelors/Masters in CS/IT/InfoSec

Job description

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is seeking a Cyber Risk Specialist for the Cyber Risk Management Department in Karachi. The role focuses on supervising cyber risk for Regulated Entities, conducting on-site and off-site assessments, and liaising with stakeholders to address supervisory concerns.

Ideal candidates hold a 16-year degree in related fields with certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CISM preferred. Competitive compensation under SBP rules and online application by the stated deadline are