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Based in Abu Dhabi, this foundational role requires you to build and scale the firm&#8217;s core information security capabilities from the ground up as the platform evolves to support institutional clients. <\/p>\n<h3>What You\u2019ll Do <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Strategy &#038; Governance: <\/b> Define the global cybersecurity and operational resilience strategy, establishing frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and DORA across US, EU, Middle East, and APAC operations. <\/li>\n<li><b>Cloud &#038; AI Security: <\/b> Embed secure\u2011by\u2011design practices into cloud infrastructure, APIs, and AI\/ML systems, partnering directly with engineering to integrate security into the SDLC. <\/li>\n<li><b>Risk &#038; Operations: <\/b> Lead threat modelling, incident response, and BC\/DR planning. Build out core capabilities like IAM, vulnerability management, and vendor risk management. <\/li>\n<li><b>Leadership: <\/b> Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on cyber risk, while building and leading a high\u2011impact global security team. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What They\u2019re Looking For <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>10+ years of cybersecurity experience <\/b> with a proven track record of building and maturing security programs in cloud-native, application-driven environments. <\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership background within fintech, investment platforms, or heavily regulated financial environments. <\/li>\n<li>Deep technical expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), modern application security, data protection, and AI governance frameworks. <\/li>\n<li>Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional compliance. Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly preferred. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What They Offer <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Top\u2011Tier Compensation: <\/b> Up to $530,000 USD Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus (100% tax\u2011free). <\/li>\n<li><b>Relocation &#038; Visa: <\/b> Full visa sponsorship with all associated costs covered by the company. <\/li>\n<li><b>Premium Benefits: <\/b> Comprehensive family medical\/life insurance, 30 days holiday (+ UAE public holidays), and an annual education allowance for up to three dependent children. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested, please apply! 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