Head of IT Governance

About Our Client

A well-established, leading financial institution with a strong regional presence across the Middle East and North Africa.

Job Description

• Establish and maintain comprehensive IT governance frameworks.
• Oversee compliance management, IT service continuity, security governance, and vendor contract administration.
• Collaborate closely with internal audit, risk, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment and control effectiveness.
• Lead and develop governance teams spanning four key domains.
• Provide strategic guidance to the CIO on risk management, control posture, and regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Background in Big 4 consulting (e.g. EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte) with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory alignment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement governance frameworks and manage multi-domain teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across audit, risk, and regulatory functions.
• Strategic thinker with excellent advisory capabilities at senior leadership levels.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, COBIT) and knowledge of regulatory environments are advantageous

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial institution that places a strong emphasis on governance, compliance, and risk management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping IT governance strategy at the highest level, with direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers across the organisation.

Contact

James Jefferson

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