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VP – Information Security & Business Continuity Management (BCM) | KSA

A leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia is hiring a VP – Information Security & BCM to drive SAMA compliance, cybersecurity governance, and business continuity strategies. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – KSA, this role ensures the bank meets SAMA regulations, PDPL, and global security standards while strengthening its overall risk posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAMA Compliance & Cybersecurity Governance – Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the bank’s Information Security & BCM frameworks to ensure full compliance with SAMA’s Cybersecurity Framework, SAMA CSF, and risk guidelines.
• Business Continuity & Resilience – Oversee BCM strategies, disaster recovery (DR) planning, crisis management, and incident response to maintain regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
• Cyber Risk & Threat Management – Conduct risk assessments, security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability management to mitigate cyber threats.
• ? Regulatory & Data Privacy Compliance – Ensure adherence to SAMA CSF, PDPL, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and other security standards relevant to the financial sector.
• Incident Response & Crisis Management – Develop and maintain cybersecurity incident response plans, working closely with IT security teams and regulators to ensure rapid response and containment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting – Collaborate with SAMA, executive leadership, IT, Compliance, and Group Risk to maintain a robust security and risk framework.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, BCM, or Risk Management within the banking or financial services sector.
• Deep expertise in SAMA CSF, cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 27001, PCI DSS, PDPL, and cloud security standards.
• Strong leadership in driving cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management strategies at a senior level.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CBCP, or SAMA Cybersecurity Practitioner (if applicable) are a plus.

Why Join?

• Strategic Leadership: Take charge of a critical cybersecurity and BCM function for a top-tier financial institution.
• Regulatory Impact: Play a key role in ensuring SAMA compliance and cybersecurity excellence.
• High-Growth Opportunity: Join a forward-thinking organization with strong risk management ambitions.

Location: Saudi Arabia

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