[ref. y61562304] Sharjah - Senior Information Security & Data Protection Officer
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
A reputable and well-established bank is actively recruiting a senior information security & data protection officer for their team in Umm Al Quwain.
Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assist in developing and maintaining data protection and privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitor and assess the company's data protection practices, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and propose appropriate solutions.
- Provide guidance and support to business units on data management.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of data protection controls and processes.
- Stay up to date with relevant data protection laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for adapting policies and procedures accordingly.
To be successful you will need to meet the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information security. Certifications in data protection and privacy such as CIPP/A, CDPSE, CIPM, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, ITIL V3 are a plus.
- Minimum 4 - 5 years' experience working in data protection, privacy, or information security roles within the banking or financial services industry.
- Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations of banking standards in the UAE.
- Good understanding of banking functions and legal framework.
- Basic understanding of privacy impact analysis and incident management process.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address data protection risks and vulnerabilities.
- Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.
About the Company
Flow Talent have been sourcing the best Banking, Technology, Financial Services & Legal professionals locally and internationally for leading organisations across the Middle East region since 2018.
Through years of experience, we know there is significant demand for highly skilled professionals and pride ourselves on having the highest calibre candidates. As a team, we strive to help our clients achieve operational and business excellence by identifying quality talent, quickly, through our collaborative approach.
Flow place professionals in the following sectors:- Banking & Financial Services
- Digitalisation & Technology
- Legal & Compliance
- Contingent Recruitment:
- Retained Recruitment
- Emiratization and Saudization
- Market Entry
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