Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer

SOUM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to enhance their security posture as they enter regulated markets like auto-financing. The perfect candidate will have substantial experience with SAMA regulations, provide strategic advice, and ensure compliance across all departments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in cybersecurity or compliance.
• Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law.
• Prior role as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations, especially SAMA frameworks.
• Review and implement data security strategies across departments.
• Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations.

Skills

Regulatory Familiarity

Data Security Strategy

Cross-functional Leadership

Job description

We are looking for a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to guide our security posture, particularly as we move into regulated spaces like auto-financing. The role is ideal for someone with extensive regulatory familiarity and previous experience operating in a strategic advisory capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations, especially SAMA frameworks
• Review and implement data security strategies across departments
• Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations
• Oversee documentation and data protection practices
• Coordinate with product and legal teams to maintain standards

Ideal Profile

• Saudi national6+ years experience
• Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law
• Prior role as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant
• Experience operating through or with an agency setup (ideal)
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 compliance standards
• Ability to lead cross-functional audit and compliance efforts across departments