Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist

Industry / Sector: FinTech & Digital Payments
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: Relevant experience in information security risk, governance or compliance
Academic background: Master's in Cybersecurity, IT or related field, or equivalent professional expertise
Employment type: Full-time
Work arrangement: On-site, Dubai
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

About the opportunity

Our client in the FinTech & Digital Payments sector is searching for a Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist based in Dubai.

Role overview

Support information security risk management, governance and control improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform control and risk assessments.
  
• Maintain risk registers and remediation plans.
  
• Support policy reviews, awareness and audit preparation.
  
• Coordinate incident follow-up and third-party assessments.
  

Qualifications & skills

• Knowledge of recognised security risk and governance frameworks.
  
• Documentation and audit-readiness skills.
  
• Security certifications are advantageous, not mandatory.
  
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
  
• Professional English and ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
  

Who can apply

Master's or MBA graduates and early-to-mid-career professionals with the experience described above. Equivalent demonstrable expertise will also be considered.

What we offer

• Career development and professional growth opportunities within an established organisation in the sector.
  
• Exposure to a dynamic, international and multicultural work environment.
  

How to apply

Apply via this page or send your CV to cv@globalhumancapitalgroup.com, indicating your earliest availability, relevant professional experience and interest in the FinTech & Digital Payments sector.