Executive Cybersecurity Risk Manager – Dubai

About the role

We are looking for an executive‑level Cybersecurity Risk Manager to design, scale, and govern an enterprise‑wide information and cyber risk framework for a premier global organization based in Dubai. The role will lead first‑line risk ownership, steer governance forums, and deliver board‑level risk reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and continuously evolve a principles‑based risk management framework aligned with overall enterprise strategy.
• Shift the organization from qualitative assessments to advanced quantitative modeling, including probabilistic techniques and loss simulation.
• Lead cybersecurity risk committees and provide data‑driven strategic risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Prioritize risk across critical technology platforms, core business processes, third‑party entities, and emerging technologies such as Agentic AI.
• Drive first‑line risk ownership and lead awareness initiatives to counter emerging threats and social engineering.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 11+ years of experience leading enterprise‑wide cybersecurity and information risk programs in complex, global environments.
• Proven ability to communicate complex cyber risks to Board and VP‑level executives.
• Experience in large, multi‑entity corporate structures or highly regulated industries is preferred.

Required skills

• Probabilistic techniques
• Quantitative risk analysis
• Loss simulation
• Risk management framework
• Knowledge of global cybersecurity regulations
• Agentic AI
• CISA certification
• CRISC certification
• CISM certification

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free executive salary package with comprehensive monthly allowances.
• Generous education allowance for dependent children.
• Annual flight tickets for employee and family members.
• Full global relocation support for candidates joining from overseas.