TDI - Information Security Senior Specialist – Country CISO - VP

Deutsche Bank AG; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading German financial institution is seeking a CISO for their Saudi Arabia division. The role involves implementing Information Security strategies, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and developing security policies. Candidates must have significant experience in Information Security within the finance sector and possess strong regulatory knowledge in Saudi Arabia. This position offers a supportive environment focused on development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Permanent Partial Disability Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual paid leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security within the finance industry in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in financial service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support CISO in implementing Information Security strategy.
• Monitor compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain local Information Security policies.

Skills

Information Security experience

Regulatory expertise in finance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent working style

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

CISM or CISSP

Job description

Job Description:

Details of the Division and Team:

The Saudi Arabia CISO is responsible for lnformation Security relevant topics in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia CISO is the primary contact for Information Security related matters pertaining in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has detailed knowledge of the relevant business and regulatory requirements.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
• DB contributions to Employee Workplace Savings "Gosi" plan (for Saudi nationals only)

Your key responsibilities:

• To support CISO and the Regional CISO EMEA (ex Germany and UKI) in cascading and implementing Information Security strategy in Saudi Arabia and provide country feedback to the Regional CISO
• To ensure implementation of Information Security processes, identify gaps and realize Information Security initiatives and programs. This includes oversight of the implementation of IS controls in Saudi Arabia, as well as supporting Information Security Incident Management as necessary and raising Information Security awareness in the country
• To monitor the local regulatory and legal environment, to capture new and changed requirements and to provide country feedback to the Regional CISO EMEA (ex. Germany and UK). In this process, compliance to local regulatory and legal requirements needs to be ensured, while acting as a main relationship body with respect to global CISO Regulatory team, local management, regulators, government agencies, associations, industry groups, business and clients
• To develop and maintain local policies, if required, under the oversight of the Regional CISO EMEA (ex. Germany and UK) and in alignment with the Group’s and any relevant divisional or functional Information security policies to ensure consistency in IS rule setting
• To ensure local projects involve Information Security at project start, provide Information Security expertise and ensure participation of central CISO functions where necessary

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Information Security experience within the Saudi Arabia finance industry, including strong regulatory expertise.
• Excellent Information Security skills, with strong knowledge of regulatory background in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in financial service organizations in Saudi Arabia.
• Very good communication and organization skills.
• Independent and reliable working style.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or similar fields.
• CISM or CISSP

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.