Regional Information Security Manager – Middle East And Africa
Apexgroup Inc
Hybrid
Uae pdpl and difc data protection compliance
Saudi sama csf and nca ecc frameworks
South africa popia enforcement
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities for a global fund administration leader
Job Summary
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities for a global fund administration leader.
Candidates must align regional security strategies with Group CISO directives while integrating complex local frameworks like UAE PDPL, Saudi SAMA, and South Africa POPIA.
The position offers high visibility within a fast-growing organization with opportunities to drive security maturity and work with diverse international teams.
Matching Summary
The role involves managing risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities for a global fund administration leader.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
UAE PDPL and DIFC data protection compliance
Saudi SAMA CSF and NCA ECC frameworks
South Africa POPIA enforcement
NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001 alignment
RCSA leadership and KRI/KPI definition
GCC and Africa financial institution experience
Nice-to-have
Cloud security models Azure or AWS knowledge
IAM/PAM platforms like CyberArk or SailPoint
Strong executive presentation skills
Continuous learning and upskilling passion
SOX 404 and ITGC audit coordination
Key Requirements
10–15 years in Cyber risk or Technical Risk
Practical delivery across UAE, Saudi, and South Africa landscapes
Experience in GCC/Africa financial institutions
Industry certifications (CISM/CRISC/ISO 27001) advantageous