Group Chief Information Security Officer
Network InternationalUnited Arab Emirates12 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
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Job Description
About us:
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct-to-consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP
At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
About The Role
This CISO is a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats.
In addition to responding to data breaches and other security incidents, the Head of Info Sec is tasked with anticipating, assessing and actively managing new and emerging threats. The Head of Info Sec must work with other executives across different departments to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and mitigate the risks various security threats pose to the organization's mission and goals.
This position will collaborate with individuals from all Business Services departments (IT, Ops, HR, Marketing, etc.) and Client-facing practice groups to develop, implement, maintain and execute Cyber Security plans that meet the strategic, tactical and operational needs of the Group.
Responsibilities
About us:
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct-to-consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP
At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
About The Role
This CISO is a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats.
In addition to responding to data breaches and other security incidents, the Head of Info Sec is tasked with anticipating, assessing and actively managing new and emerging threats. The Head of Info Sec must work with other executives across different departments to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and mitigate the risks various security threats pose to the organization's mission and goals.
This position will collaborate with individuals from all Business Services departments (IT, Ops, HR, Marketing, etc.) and Client-facing practice groups to develop, implement, maintain and execute Cyber Security plans that meet the strategic, tactical and operational needs of the Group.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program
- Work directly with the business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes
- Develop and enhance an information security management framework
- Understand and interact with related disciplines through committees to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services
- Become a trusted business advisor to the senior management and Board
- Provide leadership to the enterprise's information security organization
- Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns
- Assist with the overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes, facilities, equipment, IT networks/environment, regulatory requirements and interdependencies within Network International.
- Update the Crisis Management Team (CMT) during a crisis, serve as the Crisis Management Team Leader.
- Review of incidents arising, collating all the different types of incidents, and following any trend analysis
- Bachelor or Master's Degree in a relevant field, with 15-20 years of extensive experience in a financial institution in IT Security and Risk management and holding leadership roles
- Certifications in Risk Management / CISM/ CRISC / CISSP will be an added advantage
- Good understanding of Operational Risk Tools like RCSA / KRI / Loss Data Management
- Experience of working in a complex IT environment
- Significant and extensive experience in Information Security, business resilience and continuity, theory and practice
- Excellent ability to manage stakeholders, driving action and challenging inaction
- Strong partnership abilities; skilled in influencing and motivating others especially senior leaders
- Strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation development and delivery
- Proven ability to design and deliver well thought through, relevant and challenging exercise scenarios to all levels of security teams
- Ability to work independently and think critically
- A strong service focus with the need to listen and comprehend the essential requirements of different areas of the Group
- Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries at all levels
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