Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsHands on cybersecurity leadership role with a focus on AI and agent securityDefine and build a greenfield cyber function across a financial services groupAbout Our ClientA high profile financial services environment operating across multiple jurisdictions and business lines. The organisation has a strong focus on technology, data and AI, with security positioned as a core enabler of its operating model.Job DescriptionDefine and execute the group cybersecurity strategy aligned to risk and regulatory requirementsDesign and implement security architecture across cloud, data, and SAAS/application environmentsOwn the security of AI and agent based systems, including prompt injection, data exposure, and access controlsEstablish governance, standards, and oversight across portfolio companiesLead incident response and coordinate with managed security providersManage third party and vendor security riskAct as the senior point of contact for executives, regulators, and auditorsThe Successful Applicant12+ years in cybersecurity with hands on experience designing or implementing controls and not purely oversightDirect experience securing AI, LLM, or agent based systems, including risks such as prompt injection, data exfiltration, and agent permissioningStrong understanding of security architecture across cloud, SaaS, and data environments, including identity, secrets management, and incident responseExperience working within regulated environments, with exposure to financial services regulatory expectations (for example CBUAE, ADGM, DFSA, FSRA) and interaction with regulators or auditorsProven ability to establish cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and governance models across complex or multi entity environmentsExperience managing or overseeing third party security, managed SOC providers, and vendor ecosystem.Strong stakeholder engagement, with the ability to act as a primary point of contact for executives, regulators, and board level discussionsWhat's on OfferOpportunity to build a cybersecurity functionHands on role combining architecture, AI security, and governanceHigh visibility with senior leadership across the organisationContactRuwise SheriffQuote job refJN-062026-7045022Job summarySectorTechnologySubsectorSenior TechnicalIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameRuwise SheriffJob referenceJN-062026-7045022
