Information Security Officer, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Information Technology (IT)
Group Functions
Job Reference #
308432BR
City
Riyadh
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
We are looking for someone like you to:
• be responsible for Cybersecurity and BCM for the entities in Saudi Arabia, facing off to CMA, SAMA and Tadawul
• chair a cybersecurity and BCM committee for the entities, ensuring all topics and decisions relevant to the entities are covered in this committee and communicated to senior management
• ensure the cybersecurity strategy of the bank is implemented in Saudi Arabia, taking local regulatory requirements into account
• conduct regular self-assessments to ensure compliance with SAMA, CMA, Tadawul and NCA cybersecurity requirements
• manage internal and external audit activities related to Cybersecurity and BCM
• tailor the global UBS employee cybersecurity awareness program to meets local regulatory requirements, and ensure it is effectively implemented
• collaborate with Information Security colleagues across the region and the central CISO team to ensure knowledge sharing and best practices and with central cyber threat assessment teams to ensure the threat landscape in Saudi Arabia and the region is well understood
• coordinate annual BCM testing exercises, including Crisis Management and Cybersecurity simulation tabletop exercises and ensure the infrastructure and application landscape is appropriately risk -assessed, vulnerability and penetration tested, and track risks until closure
Your team
You’ll be based out Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and working alongside the information technology team, a small group of multitalented individuals that provide an array of technology services across Wealth Management, Investment Banking and Asset management. This includes onshore trading and wealth management platforms, as well as other regulatory systems such as Watheeq and SARIE. You’ll liaise closely with the Compliance and Business teams as well as the CEO and other key stakeholders to ensure that regulatory requirements are met.
Your expertise
• at-least 5 years’ experience in a senior information security role, covering governance and regulatory topics
• familiarity with SAMA and CMA cybersecurity frameworks, Tadawul Members Requirements, NCA Essential Cybersecurity controls, and SDAIA Personal Data Protection Law
• experience interacting with the key regulators in Saudi Arabia, including SAMA, CMA, Tadawul, and assessing compliance with their frameworks
• specialization in cybersecurity with suitable qualifications such a CISSP or postgraduate study in cybersecurity
• extensive years of experience working for a global organization or consulting to a global organization in one or more of the following areas: Cyber Security, Information Security, CIS Regulatory, Information Technology Audit, Cyber / Information Security Operational Risk Management or Risk Control
• experience in a Financial Services organization and investment banking would be beneficial
• fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills (conveying clear, accurate and concise information) and can interact with multiple stakeholders at different levels within the organization
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.
Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
Contact Details
UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting
Disclaimer / Policy statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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