TDI - Information Security Senior Specialist - VP

Deutsche Bank AG; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a CISO in Saudi Arabia to lead Information Security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the finance sector and strong regulatory knowledge. Responsibilities include implementing security strategies, ensuring compliance, and developing local policies. The role emphasizes independent working, strong communication, and continuous learning and support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

30 days of annual paid leave

DB contributions to Employee Savings plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support CISO in implementing Information Security strategy.
• Ensure implementation of IS processes and identify gaps.
• Monitor local regulatory environment and provide feedback.
• Develop and maintain local policies in alignment with Group's rules.
• Involve Information Security in local projects from the start.

Skills

Excellent Information Security skills

Strong regulatory background knowledge

Very good communication 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 Information 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.

Benefits

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)

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

Qualifications

• 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

Support

• 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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Deutsche Bank & Diversity

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.