Head of Cybersecurity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the company's cybersecurity strategy, policies and governance in compliance with QCB regulations.
• Oversee cybersecurity operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, access controls and incident response.
• Manage security audits, risk assessments, penetration testing and closure of identified security gaps.
• Oversee enterprise architecture and review major IT decisions, including cloud security, system integrations, APIs and digital platforms.
• Manage cybersecurity and technology risks related to third-party vendors, fintech partners, cloud providers and payment service providers.
• Ensure IT disaster recovery, business continuity, data backup and cyber resilience.
• Report cybersecurity risks, incidents and control weaknesses to senior management and support QCB audits and inspections.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant IT/Cybersecurity experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership/management role.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Fintech or other regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in ISO 27001, PCI DSS and COBIT.
• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or ITIL.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity governance, enterprise architecture, cloud security, IT risk management and disaster recovery.
• Experience dealing with C-level management, QCB/regulators, auditors and external vendors.