IT Governance Specialist - Banking

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
Ownership and implementation of IT governance frameworks across the organisationEnsuring alignment with COBIT, ITIL and TOGAF standardsSupporting regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and IT risk controlsActing as a key liaison between IT, risk, compliance, and business stakeholdersContributing to policy development, controls, and governance reporting
  • High-impact IT governance role
  • Regional exposure and long-term stability

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.

Job Description

  • Ownership and implementation of IT governance frameworks across the organisation
  • Ensuring alignment with COBIT, ITIL and TOGAF standards
  • Supporting regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and IT risk controls
  • Acting as a key liaison between IT, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders
  • Contributing to policy development, controls, and governance reporting

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years experience in IT governance, IT risk, or technology control roles
  • Strong background within banking or financial services
  • Prior experience working within a GCC banking environment
  • Hands-on exposure to COBIT, ITIL and/or TOGAF
  • Strong stakeholder management and documentation skills

What's on Offer

  • Dubai-based role with regional GCC exposure
  • Opportunity to influence and mature IT governance within a regulated financed services organisation



Contact
James Jefferson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6910841

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Senior Technical
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Jefferson
Job reference
JN-122025-6910841