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Amazon obsesses over customers, and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with security assurance and compliance experience to support AWS's cybersecurity initiatives in the MENAT region. This role will focus on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations.
Description
Amazon obsesses over customers, and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with security assurance and compliance experience to support AWS's cybersecurity initiatives in the MENAT region. This role will focus on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations.
This position requires experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, with emphasis on helping regulated customers understand and implement their security and compliance requirements in the cloud. The position will interact with government agencies and institutions, including engagement with Regulators, security teams, and technical staff across multiple countries in the MENAT region.
As part of the AWS Compliance and Security Assurance team, you will support the Security Assurance activities for regulated sectors, help maintain relationships with cybersecurity regulators, analyze security policy requirements, and contribute to tracking industry cybersecurity trends across the region.
**This role can be based in Middle East OR South Africa OR Turkey.**
Key Qualifications
- Strong ability to analyze technical and regulatory requirements
- Proven track record of meeting goals in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience contributing to projects through completion and delivering on schedule
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- This position will require regional and international travel
As a Security Assurance Specialist, you will support AWS's cybersecurity compliance initiatives in the MENAT region by:
- Working with internal AWS teams to implement security and compliance frameworks
- Supporting engagements with regulatory bodies and customers
- Contributing to security and compliance solutions for regulated workloads
- Helping coordinate between service teams and external stakeholders
- Collaborating with internal teams to interpret cybersecurity policies and regulations
- Helping prepare responses to regulatory inquiries
- Supporting the development of compliance artifacts
- Maintaining technical documentation and regulatory tracking
- Gathering and organizing evidence for compliance requirements
- Supporting security assessments and audits
- Helping maintain documentation of security controls and processes
- Working with service teams to validate security implementations
- Providing guidance on security requirements for cloud adoption
- Delivering security awareness presentations
- Contributing to security best practices documentation
- Helping assess security configurations and controls
- Support security initiatives and projects
- Help maintain relationships with regulatory stakeholders
- Assist in tracking and reporting compliance status
- Document security and compliance findings
A day in the life
As a Security Assurance Specialist, your day involves collaborating with AWS teams across the MENAT region to support security and compliance initiatives. You'll help gather and document compliance evidence, assist in preparing materials for regulatory engagements, and support the analysis of security requirements. Working alongside experienced team members, you'll contribute to security assessments, help maintain compliance tracking tools, and assist in coordinating responses to regulatory queries. You'll regularly interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping bridge communications between AWS teams and external parties while supporting broader compliance objectives.
About The Team
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 5+ years experience in IT security, compliance, or security assurance, security frameworks and compliance requirements
- Understanding of cloud security controls and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical documentation and prepare clear written communications
- Experience participating in security assessments or audits
- Successful applicant must be able to communicate fluently in Arabic language.
Preferred qualifications
- Professional certifications in security or cloud (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security, CCSP, ISO 27001)
- Experience working with regulatory compliance in cloud environments
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements
- Track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences
- Experience contributing to or supporting complex projects through completion
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams
- Understanding of MENAT region's regulatory landscape
- Ability to travel regionally "as needed"
Company - Amazon Web Services EMEA Dubai FZ Branch
Job ID: A3032487Seniority level
- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Project Management, Management, and Product Management
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrMENAT Cloud Security Assurance Specialist
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We are seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional with security assurance and compliance expertise to support our cybersecurity initiatives in the MENAT region. This role focuses on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:- Support security assurance activities for regulated sectors
- Maintain relationships with cybersecurity regulators
- Analyze security policy requirements
- Track industry cybersecurity trends across the region
This position requires experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, emphasizing the understanding and implementation of security and compliance requirements in the cloud.
What We Offer:A dynamic work environment that fosters learning and curiosity. Ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion events inspire us to continue learning and celebrating individuality. To address complex security challenges, we seek out and celebrate diverse ideas, perspectives, and voices.
UAE Security Assurance Country Lead UAE Nationals only MENAT Compliance Security Assurance Team
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Amazon obsesses over customers and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Security Assurance and Compliance to help shape and drive AWSs cybersecurity strategy in the UAE. This role will focus on enabling public sector and regulated industries to securely adopt cloud services while meeting national cybersecurity requirements and regulations.
This key position requires specialized experience in cybersecurity governance risk management and compliance frameworks with particular emphasis on enabling regulated customers to meet their security and compliance requirements in the cloud. The position will have high visibility at the most senior levels of government agencies and institutions including frequent interaction with the Regulators CISOs CTOs their staffs and AWS senior leadership.
As part of the AWS Compliance and Security Assurance team you will act as the primary Security Assurance interface into the UAE for regulated sectors foster key relationships with cybersecurity regulators interpret the impacts of security policy changes and track and report on industry cybersecurity trends.
Ability to investigate and analyse technical and regulatory issues.
Demonstrated ability to achieve ambitious goals in a highly innovative and fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent communication with peers and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience managing projects through completion across multiple areas of ownership and delivering consistently on schedule.
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills. This position will require some local and international travel.
**Successful applicants must be UAE nationals.**
Key job responsibilities
The Security Assurance Country Lead will drive AWSs cybersecurity compliance strategy in the UAE serving as the primary interface with the UAE Cyber Security Council and regulatory bodies. This role will provide strategic guidance on regulatory requirements and shape security and compliance frameworks for regulated workloads.
The position requires deep engagement with regulatory authorities on cybersecurity matters interpreting and advising on national cybersecurity policies and regulations.
You will drive compliance with UAE Cyber Security regulatory requirements while managing comprehensive security assurance programs for regulated industries. A crucial aspect of the role involves enabling customers and partners guiding them through security and compliance requirements for cloud adoption.
You will support public sector organizations in their cloud journey enhance partner security capabilities and drive security awareness and best practices across the ecosystem.
Success in this position requires strong stakeholder management skills building and maintaining relationships with key government stakeholders while collaborating effectively with internal AWS teams on security initiatives.
You will engage with industry bodies on cybersecurity matters and provide regular updates to senior leadership on security and compliance status.
A day in the life
You will interact with various levels across Amazon Web Services to manage the collection and communication of information. You will serve as the main point of contact and liaise with regulators. You will lead the strategic approach to the unique expectations of the regulator(s) report to Amazon leadership and manage the oversight of AWSs UAE Region.
About the team
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on worklife harmony. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a betterrounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Management Cybersecurity Technology Policy or other related fields.
10 years of IT security audit compliance and/or relevant regulatory experience; management experience of 5 years
5 years experience working directly with senior government officials and executives on security compliance technology or related policy issues
Ability to investigate and analyze technical and regulatory issues.
Demonstrated ability to achieve ambitious goals in a highly innovative and fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent communication with peers and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience managing projects through completion across multiple areas of ownership and delivering consistently on schedule.
Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills.
Travel may be required.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Security Assurance Industry Specialist, MENAT Compliance
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Amazon obsesses over customers and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with security assurance and compliance experience to support AWS's cybersecurity initiatives in the MENAT region. This role will focus on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations.
This position requires experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, with an emphasis on helping regulated customers understand and implement their security and compliance requirements in the cloud. The position will interact with government agencies and institutions, including engagement with regulators, security teams, and technical staff across multiple countries in the MENAT region.
As part of the AWS Compliance and Security Assurance team, you will support security assurance activities for regulated sectors, help maintain relationships with cybersecurity regulators, analyze security policy requirements, and contribute to tracking industry cybersecurity trends across the region.
Key Qualifications:- Strong ability to analyze technical and regulatory requirements
- Proven track record of meeting goals in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience contributing to projects through completion and delivering on schedule
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- This position will require regional and international travel
As a Security Assurance Specialist, you will support AWS's cybersecurity compliance initiatives in the MENAT region by:
- Working with internal AWS teams to implement security and compliance frameworks
- Supporting engagements with regulatory bodies and customers
- Contributing to security and compliance solutions for regulated workloads
- Helping coordinate between service teams and external stakeholders
You will analyze and document regulatory requirements by:
- Collaborating with internal teams to interpret cybersecurity policies and regulations
- Helping prepare responses to regulatory inquiries
- Supporting the development of compliance artifacts
- Maintaining technical documentation and regulatory tracking
You will contribute to compliance programs for regulated industries by:
- Gathering and organizing evidence for compliance requirements
- Supporting security assessments and audits
- Helping maintain documentation of security controls and processes
- Working with service teams to validate security implementations
You will support customers and partners by:
- Providing guidance on security requirements for cloud adoption
- Delivering security awareness presentations
- Contributing to security best practices documentation
- Helping assess security configurations and controls
You will work closely with internal AWS teams to:
- Support security initiatives and projects
- Help maintain relationships with regulatory stakeholders
- Assist in tracking and reporting compliance status
- Document security and compliance findings
You will participate in industry engagements and help prepare regular status updates on security and compliance activities for leadership review.
About the teamWhy Amazon Security
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team values work-life harmony. It's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a well-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 7 years experience in IT security, compliance, or security assurance, with experience working with security frameworks and compliance requirements
- Understanding of cloud security controls and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical documentation and prepare clear written communications
- Experience participating in security assessments or audits
- Business-level proficiency in Arabic language
- Professional certifications in security or cloud (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security, CCSP, ISO 27001)
- Experience working with regulatory compliance in cloud environments
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements
- Track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences
- Experience contributing to or supporting complex projects through completion
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams
- Understanding of MENAT regions' regulatory landscape
- Ability to travel regionally as needed
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazon employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodations or adjustments during the application and hiring process, please visit (link) for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
#J-18808-LjbffrSecurity Assurance Industry Specialist, MENAT Compliance
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Amazon obsesses over customers, and delivering secure cloud solutions for customers is our priority. We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with security assurance and compliance experience to support AWS's cybersecurity initiatives in the MENAT region. This role will focus on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations.
This position requires experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, with emphasis on helping regulated customers understand and implement their security and compliance requirements in the cloud. The position will interact with government agencies and institutions, including engagement with Regulators, security teams, and technical staff across multiple countries in the MENAT region.
As part of the AWS Compliance and Security Assurance team, you will support the Security Assurance activities for regulated sectors, help maintain relationships with cybersecurity regulators, analyze security policy requirements, and contribute to tracking industry cybersecurity trends across the region.
- This role can be based in Middle East OR South Africa OR Turkey.
Key Qualifications :
- Strong ability to analyze technical and regulatory requirements
- Proven track record of meeting goals in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience contributing to projects through completion and delivering on schedule
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- This position will require regional and international travel
Key job responsibilities
As a Security Assurance Specialist, you will support AWS's cybersecurity compliance initiatives in the MENAT region by :
- Working with internal AWS teams to implement security and compliance frameworks
- Supporting engagements with regulatory bodies and customers
- Contributing to security and compliance solutions for regulated workloads
- Helping coordinate between service teams and external stakeholders
You will analyze and document regulatory requirements by :
- Collaborating with internal teams to interpret cybersecurity policies and regulations
- Helping prepare responses to regulatory inquiries
- Supporting the development of compliance artifacts
- Maintaining technical documentation and regulatory tracking
You will contribute to compliance programs for regulated industries by :
- Gathering and organizing evidence for compliance requirements
- Supporting security assessments and audits
- Helping maintain documentation of security controls and processes
- Working with service teams to validate security implementations
You will support customers and partners by :
- Providing guidance on security requirements for cloud adoption
- Delivering security awareness presentations
- Contributing to security best practices documentation
- Helping assess security configurations and controls
You will work closely with internal AWS teams to :
- Support security initiatives and projects
- Help maintain relationships with regulatory stakeholders
- Assist in tracking and reporting compliance status
- Document security and compliance findings
You will participate in industry engagements and help prepare regular status updates on security and compliance activities for leadership review
A day in the life
As a Security Assurance Specialist, your day involves collaborating with AWS teams across the MENAT region to support security and compliance initiatives. You'll help gather and document compliance evidence, assist in preparing materials for regulatory engagements, and support the analysis of security requirements. Working alongside experienced team members, you'll contribute to security assessments, help maintain compliance tracking tools, and assist in coordinating responses to regulatory queries. You'll regularly interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping bridge communications between AWS teams and external parties while supporting broader compliance objectives.
About the team
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work / Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 5+ years experience in IT security, compliance, or security assurance, security frameworks and compliance requirements
- Understanding of cloud security controls and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical documentation and prepare clear written communications
- Experience participating in security assessments or audits
- Successful applicant must be able to communicate fluently in Arabic language.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications
- Professional certifications in security or cloud (e.g., CISSP, AWS Security, CCSP, ISO 27001)
- Experience working with regulatory compliance in cloud environments
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements
- Track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences
- Experience contributing to or supporting complex projects through completion
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams
- Understanding of MENAT region's regulatory landscape
- Ability to travel regionally "as needed"
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
#J-18808-LjbffrLead - Information Security Risk & Assurance TECH · Dubai
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INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.
What You'll Be Doing
The Information Security Risk & Assurance Lead is responsible for establishing and leading Chalhoub Group’s enterprise-wide security risk and assurance capabilities. This role drives the development of risk frameworks, control assurance, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS compliance, and IAM governance, while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. It plays a critical role in embedding a culture of security risk ownership and awareness through robust processes, education, and engagement.
- Define and establish the Information Security Risk capabilities, including governance frameworks, policies, reporting lines, and operating model.
- Partner with Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit to embed security risk into the Group’s Three Lines of Defence and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Chair or co-chair relevant InfoSec risk committees or forums, providing credible challenge and escalation for emerging cyber risks across the business and technology estate. - Act as the principal information security risk advisor to senior executives, business leaders, and functional heads.
- Translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations, aligned to Group objectives and risk appetite.
- Deliver quarterly security risk briefings, dashboards, and thematic risk deep dives for Executive Leadership and Board-level committees as required.
- Design and implement a scalable, metrics-driven security risk management framework covering risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain a centralised Information Security Risk Register, ensuring ownership, tracking, and oversight of key risks and mitigation plans.
Align Group risk methodologies to leading practices such as ISO 27005, FAIR, or NIST RMF where appropriate. - Build and lead a risk-based security assurance programme in partnership with Internal Audit, covering internal audits, control testing, supplier reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Ensure continual improvement, compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification, driving maturity across the ISMS and control environment.
- Lead annual PCI DSS assurance and compliance programmes across retail, payments, and commerce channels.
- Provide assurance and second-line oversight over security incident management, including root cause analysis, response effectiveness, and post-mortem controls evaluation.
- Champion a culture of risk ownership, continuous learning, and control improvement following security events.
- Lead the development and delivery of a Group-wide information security risk education and training programme, tailored by audience and risk level.
- Equip business and technology stakeholders with practical knowledge to identify, assess, and own security risks as part of day-to-day operations.
- Collaborate with Group Risk, Internal Audit, and People & Culture to embed risk responsibilities into role-based learning paths, onboarding, and manager training.
- Track effectiveness of training initiatives through KPIs and maturity assessments, continuously evolving content and engagement strategies.
- Actively support a culture of proactive risk awareness, clear accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in information security and enterprise risk management, with relevant qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27005, and proven experience embedding risk frameworks aligned to ISO 27001, NIST RMF, or FAIR in complex, multinational environments.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security or Technology Risk roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience building or maturing a Group-level security risk and assurance function in a complex, regulated or multinational environment.
- Proven leadership in achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS compliance.
- Solid understanding of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF/RMF, COBIT, FAIR, and the Three Lines of Defence model.
- Experience designing and delivering enterprise training or awareness programmes on risk and compliance topics is a distinct advantage.
What We Can Offer You
With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.
#J-18808-LjbffrRisk Management Specialist
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The Role: We seek a Solutions Manager to lead eGRC technology solutions across the Middle East and Africa regions. This permanent position involves business growth, configuring eGRC workflows, risk management, internal audit, financial control, compliance, and regulatory expertise.
Key responsibilities include:
- Regional business expansion and support
- eGRC solution configuration for operational risk and compliance
- Pre-sales and implementation functions in the MEA region
- Customer needs assessment and tailored solution presentation
- Technical training and sales process support
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven sales and marketing expertise
- Strong understanding of software applications and technology
Desirable Experience:
- Fluent Arabic and English communication skills
- 4-8 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience with RFP and RFI processes
- Software demonstration and consulting skills
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Risk Management Specialist
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Our mission is to empower businesses in a rapidly changing world.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement underwriting strategies to minimize risk
- Forge strong partnerships with clients, brokers, and colleagues
- Identify new opportunities to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives
- Apply reinsurance techniques to optimize risk management and meet business goals
- Contribute expertise to inform strategy, share knowledge, and enhance best practices
- Represent the department effectively to strengthen brand presence
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- Adhere to underwriting standards and best practices to reduce risk and improve efficiency
The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years' experience as an underwriter or broker, excellent communication skills, fluency in English language, and the ability to influence actions and attitudes of others through leadership by example.
With a strong track record of delivering results, you will thrive in this dynamic environment. If you are a motivated individual looking for a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and development, we encourage you to apply.
Risk Management Specialist
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Immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience at a 5-star hotel, where innovation and tradition harmoniously blend in the heart of downtown Dubai.
As a Loss Prevention Supervisor, you will be part of a vibrant family that prioritizes exceptional guest experiences. With a strong focus on associate development and growth opportunities worldwide, we offer:
- A chance to learn from renowned professionals in the region and advance your career through our comprehensive training and promotion schedule.
- An attractive compensation package with excellent benefits, including accommodation, meals on duty, transportation, and access to:
- World-class training programs, including leadership development and recognition initiatives.
- Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels worldwide and dining at all our restaurants and bars.
- Unlimited career opportunities both locally and internationally.
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
We expect our Loss Prevention Supervisors to:
- Conduct regular patrols, reporting major defects to maintenance teams.
- Respond to emergency situations, such as perimeter alarm system duress alarms and fire life safety systems.
- Secure property entrances when required and conduct daily physical hazard inspections.
- Assist guests and employees during emergencies, notify relevant individuals, and complete incident reports.
Risk Management Specialist
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Are you looking for a challenging role where you can utilize your analytical skills and passion for compliance?
This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in the Wealth Management Business unit, supporting the growth of the MENA region.
The successful candidate will provide advice to the business on live queries and/or transactions, conducting trading and suitability reviews, and developing and implementing compliance-related policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the MENA regulatory environment and local rules, as well as experience in conducting trade surveillance or equivalent monitoring activity.
We are seeking an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide advice to the business on live queries and/or transactions
- Conducting trading and suitability reviews
- Development and implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures
- Providing review and sign-off of marketing materials prepared for distribution to clients / prospects
- Managing compliance-led projects and representing PWM Divisional Compliance on Firmwide and cross regional projects and working groups
- Impact analysis and implementation of regulatory changes affecting the PWM business
- Develop and deliver training for business personnel
- University degree and/or professional compliance / financial services qualification
- 3+ years' compliance or other relevant financial services experience. Private wealth management / retail client experience preferred.
- Adequate knowledge of MENA regulatory environment and local rules
- Any knowledge of other international regulatory regimes an advantage
- Experience of conducting trade surveillance or equivalent monitoring activity
- Good interpersonal skills and effective written/oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Team player
- As a minimum, good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word