IT Risk & Compliance Manager
Antons Recruitment AgencyDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted January 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Antons Recruitment Agency is a Dubai‑based talent solutions provider that leverages industry veterans’ expertise in recruitment, psychology, onboarding, and performance management to deliver bespoke staffing and human‑resource services across the UAE. The firm specializes in technical talent acquisition—including AI, GCP, DevOps, .NET, Rust, Java, software architecture, and data roles—while also serving niche sectors such as real‑estate and fintech. Antons differentiates itself by combining rigorous candidate analysis with a deep understanding of corporate culture, ensuring long‑term alignment and satisfaction for both clients and hires. Their integrated approach—from sourcing and head‑hunting to onboarding and performance management—streamlines the hiring lifecycle and delivers measurable value to organizations seeking high‑quality talent.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee technology risk management, regulatory compliance, and control frameworks within a regulated financial services environment.
Requirements
- Develop, implement, and maintain the IT risk management framework aligned with enterprise risk policies.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and third-party systems.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements relevant to banking and financial services.
- Lead IT compliance activities related to central bank regulations, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC, and internal control frameworks.
- Coordinate and manage internal and external IT audits, regulatory inspections, and risk assessments.
- Oversee IT policies, procedures, and control documentation, ensuring regular reviews and updates.
- Monitor and track risk issues, audit findings, and remediation plans, ensuring timely closure.
- Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and business teams to embed risk and compliance controls into projects and operations.
- Assess and manage third-party and vendor IT risks, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
- Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to senior management and governance committees.
