IT Compliance & Control Specialist

• Coordinate and monitor compliance with internal IT policies, standards, management directives, governance requirements, and assigned action plans. • Monitor and coordinate IT compliance with applicable CBUAE regulations, regulatory circulars, and requirements communicated by Compliance, Information Security, and Risk Management. • Establish and maintain a centralized IT compliance register covering applicable regulatory obligations, internal requirements, responsible IT units, deadlines, and compliance status. • Conduct periodic IT compliance assessments and gap analyses against applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards, and relevant frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO. • Coordinate the assignment of compliance requirements to relevant IT units, monitor remediation plans, track milestones, and escalate overdue or noncompliant items. • Review new or amended regulatory requirements, assess their implications for IT processes and controls, and coordinate necessary changes with relevant stakeholders. • Obtain and review supporting evidence from IT units to assess implementation of compliance requirements and validate remediation effectiveness. • Act as the central IT compliance coordination point with Bank Compliance, Operational Risk, Information Security, and other relevant stakeholders. • Develop compliance dashboards and periodic reports highlighting compliance status, identified gaps, overdue actions, emerging obligations, and significant issues requiring management attention. • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • Possession of relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CGEIT. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT audit, risk management, or IT compliance roles. • Proven experience in implementing and managing controls within frameworks like NIST, COSO, or ISO