Chief AI Security & Cloud Architecture - Financial Services

QatarYello; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarYello, a leading financial services organisation, seeks a seasoned cybersecurity executive to define and govern risk-aligned security strategy across cloud, data, and SaaS environments. You will own AI and agent-based security, manage third-party risk, and serve as a senior liaison to executives, regulators, and auditors, guiding governance frameworks across multiple entities in regulated markets.

The role requires deep hands-on experience, statutory knowledge of financial services regs

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on design/implementation experience.
• Direct experience securing AI/LLM/agent-based systems and related risks (prompt injection, data exposure).
• Strong security architecture across cloud, SaaS, and data environments incl. identity, secrets management, IR.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the group cybersecurity strategy aligned to risk and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement security architecture across cloud, data, and SaaS/application environments.
• Own the security of AI and agent-based systems, including prompt injection, data exposure, and access controls.
• Establish governance, standards, and oversight across portfolio companies.
• Lead incident response and coordinate with managed security providers.
• Manage third party and vendor security risk.
• Act as the senior point of contact for executives, regulators, and auditors.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Security architecture

AI security

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Vendor risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

QatarYello, a leading financial services organisation, seeks a seasoned cybersecurity executive to define and govern risk-aligned security strategy across cloud, data, and SaaS environments. You will own AI and agent-based security, manage third-party risk, and serve as a senior liaison to executives, regulators, and auditors, guiding governance frameworks across multiple entities in regulated markets.

The role requires deep hands-on experience, statutory knowledge of financial services regs