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Senior IT Compliance Specialist
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Posted:
11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
The opportunity is to build a robust audit-ready and future-proof compliance framework that enables innovation without compromising resilience or trust. By translating regulatory requirements into practical embedded controls this position directly supports ambition to grow responsibly protect clients and operate as a leading well-governed financial institution in the region.
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
Key Skills
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Access Points
- System Software
- Database
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Internet
- Troubleshoot
- PC
- Procedures
- Setup
- hardware
About Company
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