Head of IT Governance

About our client

A well-established, leading financial institution with a strong regional presence across the Middle East and North Africa.

Job description

Establish and maintain comprehensive IT governance frameworks. Oversee compliance management, IT service continuity, security governance, and vendor contract administration. Collaborate closely with internal audit, risk, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment and control effectiveness. Lead and develop governance teams spanning four key domains. Provide strategic guidance to the CIO on risk management, control posture, and regulatory requirements.

The successful applicant

• Extensive experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Background in Big 4 consulting (e.g., EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte) with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory alignment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement governance frameworks and manage multi-domain teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across audit, risk, and regulatory functions.
• Strategic thinker with excellent advisory capabilities at senior leadership levels.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, COBIT) and knowledge of regulatory environments are advantageous.

What's on offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial institution that places a strong emphasis on governance, compliance, and risk management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping IT governance strategy at the highest level, with direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers across the organisation.