Senior IT Compliance Specialist

About the role:<br>IT&nbsp; Compliance sits at the intersection of technology, regulation, and business — translating regulatory obligations into controls that work in a fast-moving fintech environment. This role owns IT audit readiness, gap assessments, and day-to-day IT Compliance work.

Responsibilities:

<li>Take ownership of preparation and coordination of IT audits, supervisory reviews, and regulatory information requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete delivery of required evidence.</li>

<li>Conduct IT compliance and control gap assessments against local regulatory requirements, internal policies, and recognized industry best practices.</li>

<li>Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and technology risks; define, execute, and track remediation and corrective action plans in collaboration with IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.</li>

<li>Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of IT, cybersecurity, and information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory expectations.</li>

<li>Act as a subject-matter expert on IT compliance and technology risk requirements, translating regulatory and supervisory expectations into practical, implementable controls.</li>

<li>Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation for all IT compliance activities, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and evidence repositories.</li>

<li>Support ongoing interactions with regulators and external auditors on technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience topics.</li>

Requirements:

<li>4–6+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, technology risk management, or related fields within regulated environments.</li>

<li>Strong understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions in the UAE, particularly in the areas of: IT governance and oversight, Information security and cybersecurity controls, Technology risk management, Data protection and data residency, Access management, change management, and incident management, Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP / DR).</li>

<li>Proven hands-on experience conducting IT and cybersecurity gap assessments and defining remediation plans aligned with regulatory and supervisory expectations.</li>

<li>Solid knowledge of internationally recognized IT and security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and ability to apply them in a regulatory context.</li>

<li>Experience supporting regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews, or external IT audits, including evidence preparation and issue remediation.</li>

<li>Ability to work independently on complex compliance topics, manage multiple priorities, and drive remediation activities to completion.</li>

<li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical and regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences.</li>

<li>Fluent English is required; <strong>professional working proficiency in Arabic is mandatory </strong>(written and spoken).</li>

<li>Strong analytical and risk-based mindset with high attention to detail.</li>

What you will get in return:

<li><strong>Competitive Salary:</strong>&nbsp;We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.</li>

<li><strong>Work-Life Harmony:</strong>&nbsp;Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid</li>

<li>&nbsp;<strong>Annual Performance Bonus:</strong>&nbsp;Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.</li>

<li><strong>Generous Time Off:</strong>&nbsp;Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.</li>

<li><strong>Employee Referral Program:</strong>&nbsp;Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.</li>

<li><strong>Comprehensive Health &amp; Pension Benefits:</strong>&nbsp;From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!</li>

<li><strong>Workation Wonderland:</strong>&nbsp;Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!</li>

<li><strong>Volunteer Days:</strong>&nbsp;Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.</li>

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights!&nbsp;Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity.&nbsp;Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.