TDI - Information Security Senior Specialist - VP

Deutsche Bank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Riyadh is looking for a Saudi Arabia CISO to oversee information security operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the finance industry, strong regulatory knowledge, and a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields. Responsibilities include implementing security strategies and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Competitive benefits and support for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual paid leave

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Information Security experience in Saudi Arabia finance industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory background in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in financial service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support CISO in implementing Information Security strategy in Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure implementation of IS processes and identify gaps.
• Monitor local regulatory and legal environment for compliance.
• Develop and maintain local Information Security policies.
• Involve Information Security in local projects.

Skills

Information Security experience

Regulatory expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent working style

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

CISM or CISSP certification

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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