Head Information Security Risk Management

ThePakEdu; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,031,000 - 2,433,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bank of Pakistan invites applications for the position of Head Information Security Risk Management (VP/SVP) in Karachi. The role oversees information security risk management and regulatory compliance for the bank's operations.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in CS/CE/IT or cybersecurity, with at least 10 years of IT/InfoSec experience and 4+ years in risk management. Strong reporting to the executive board is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduation in CS/CE/Cybersecurity/IT.
• Masters in IT/CE or relevant certifications (CISSP/CGRC/CRISC) preferred.
• At least 10 years in IT or information security, with 4+ years in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare executive and board level cyber risk and information security reports.
• Participate in solution architecture, project reviews and risk management activities to address information security risks early in the lifecycle.
• Review security exceptions and risk acceptance requests in line with business priorities.
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments and qualitative/quantitative risk assessments and develop risk response strategies.

Skills

Information security knowledge

SBP guidelines familiarity

Risk assessment expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Cybersecurity/Information Technology

Master's degree in IT/CE or relevant certification (CISSP / CGRC / CRISC)

Job description

# Head Information Security Risk ManagementApply for Head Information Security Risk Management job in Karachi, National Bank of Pakistan is seeking a qualified Head Information Security Risk Management. Applicants must have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include executive board level cyber risk reporting and risk assessments. Apply online through the official NBP job portal.Offered Salary: 200,000+ PKR Age: 40 - 50 years Gender: Both Skills Level: Expert Location: Karachi, Sindh Organization: National Bank of Pakistan Posted on: 2026-09-13## Job OverviewNational Bank of Pakistan invites applications for the position of Head Information Security Risk Management (VP / SVP). The selected candidate will oversee information security risk management activities and ensure regulatory compliance.## Educational and Professional Qualification* Minimum Graduation in Computer Science and / or Computer Engineering and / or Cybersecurity and / or Information Technology from a local or international university / college recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.* Candidates having Masters in Information Technology / Computer Engineering or any other relevant certification (such as CISSP / CGRC / CRISC) will be preferred.## Experience RequirementsMinimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology and / or Information Security out of which at least 04 years in managing and / or monitoring Information Security risk management.## Other Skills and Knowledge Required* Sound knowledge of Information Security function.* Well versed with SBP guidelines regarding Information Security.* Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.* Expertise in performing Information Security risk assessments of business applications, IT networks, workflows and cloud infrastructure.## Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities* To prepare executive and board level Cyber Risk and Information Security reports.* To participate in solution architecture, project reviews and risk management activities to ensure information security risks are identified and addressed early in the product lifecycle.* To review security exceptions and risk acceptance requests in line with business priorities and information security requirements.* To conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIA) and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and formulate appropriate risk response strategies.## Application MethodInterested candidates may visit the website https://nbp.rozee.pk/ and apply online within 10 working days from the date of publication of this advertisement as per given instructions.