Regional Information Security Manager – Middle East And Africa
Apex Group
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Uae pdpl and difc data protection compliance
Sama csf and nca ecc cybersecurity frameworks
South africa popia enforcement and breach reporting
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring compliance with diverse regional regulations including UAE PDPL, Saudi SAMA, and South Africa POPIA
Job Summary
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring compliance with diverse regional regulations including UAE PDPL, Saudi SAMA, and South Africa POPIA.
Candidates will lead Risk Control Self Assessments, define key risk indicators, and drive remediation efforts to align with global technology risk strategies.
The position offers high visibility within a fast-growing global organization with opportunities for professional development and working with an international team.
Matching Summary
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring compliance with diverse regional regulations including UAE PDPL, Saudi SAMA, and South Africa POPIA.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
UAE PDPL and DIFC data protection compliance
SAMA CSF and NCA ECC cybersecurity frameworks
South Africa POPIA enforcement and breach reporting
NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001 framework integration
Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) leadership
GCC and Africa financial institution experience
Nice-to-have
Cloud security knowledge in Azure or AWS
IAM/PAM platforms like CyberArk or SailPoint
Strong executive presentation skills
Continuous learning and upskilling passion
SOX 404 alignment experience
Key Requirements
10-15 years in cyber risk or technical compliance
Experience in GCC/Africa financial institutions
Practical delivery across UAE, Saudi, and South African landscapes
Industry certifications such as CISM or CRISC advantageous