Head of IT Governance

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The role focuses on developing and implementing a compliance framework to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards, particularly in data protection and privacy. The specialist will work to enhance internal controls, establish data classification models, and support compliance efforts across operations, legal, and functional teams.

Öhdəliklər

Develop, implement, and continuously improve IT governance frameworks aligned with international and CBAR standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001)

Establish IT governance policies, procedures, and standards across the organization

Define and maintain IT decision-making structures, including steering committees, reporting and approval processes

Collaborate with CTO and senior leadership to define IT strategic direction and priorities

Define, monitor and report on IT performance metrics and KPIs to executive leadership

Ensure IT investments deliver measurable business value and ROI (FinOps)

Coordinate with Risk and Compliance teams on IT-related risks and regulatory requirements

Ensure adherence to banking regulations, data protection laws, and international standards

Manage internal and external IT audit processes and coordinate responses to regulatory examinations

Develop comprehensive IT governance dashboards and reporting mechanisms

Conduct regular governance maturity assessments and improvement planning

Tələblər

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, accounting, information systems, computer science, engineering or related field; or equivalent practical experience; or applicable certification.

Experience implementing ISO 27001 in a large-scale enterprise and/or ISO 27001 lead auditor / lead implementer certification (preferred).

Experience with / working knowledge of risk frameworks, standards and industry best practices (e.g. COBIT, COSO, ISO 27001, SOC 2, ITIL).

Experience developing IT and cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures, and in translating regulatory requirements into technical controls.

Proven record of success in working collaboratively as part of a team.

Flexibility and good time management to cover a global organization is required and expected.

Experience in working in multinational organizations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and apply pragmatic solutions to complex legal / regulatory matters.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint).