Senior IT Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of preparation and coordination of IT audits supervisory reviews and regulatory information requests ensuring timely accurate and complete delivery of required evidence.
• Conduct IT compliance and control gap assessments against local regulatory requirements internal policies and recognized industry best practices.
• Identify compliance gaps control weaknesses and technology risks; define execute and track remediation and corrective action plans in collaboration with IT Security Risk and Compliance teams.
• Support the development implementation and ongoing maintenance of IT cybersecurity and information security policies standards and procedures aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on IT compliance and technology risk requirements translating regulatory and supervisory expectations into practical implementable controls.
• Maintain accurate complete and audit-ready documentation for all IT compliance activities including policies procedures risk assessments and evidence repositories.
• Support ongoing interactions with regulators and external auditors on technology cybersecurity and operational resilience topics.

Requirements:

• 46 years of experience in IT compliance IT audit technology risk management or related fields within regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions in the UAE particularly in the areas of: IT governance and oversight Information security and cybersecurity controls Technology risk management Data protection and data residency Access management change management incident management and Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP / DR).
• Proven hands-on experience conducting IT and cybersecurity gap assessments and defining remediation plans aligned with regulatory and supervisory expectations.
• Solid knowledge of internationally recognized IT and security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST COBIT) and ability to apply them in a regulatory context.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections supervisory reviews or external IT audits including evidence preparation and issue remediation.
• Ability to work independently on complex compliance topics manage multiple priorities and drive remediation activities to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly explain technical and regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences.
• Fluent English is required; professional working proficiency in Arabic is mandatory (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and risk-based mindset with high attention to detail.

What you will get in return:

Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.

Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.

Generous Time Off: Need a breather Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.

Employee Referral Program: Love working here Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Weve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus location-specific benefits and perks!

Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!

Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent initiative and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Required Experience:

Senior IC