Job Summary:The IT Policies & Compliance Unit Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring IT policies and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. This role ensures that the bank’s IT practices align with legal, security, and governance requirements, mitigating risks associated with IT operations.
Job Responsibilities:Design, review, and update IT policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, Central Bank of Egypt regulations, etc.) Ensure policies cover key areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, data governance, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support IT compliance audits. Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related compliance risks. Regularly review and test business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP/DR) plans to ensure compliance with IT governance requirements. Oversee the incident response process, ensuring swift reporting and remediation of IT security incidents. Provide guidance and training to IT staff and business units on IT policies, risk management, and compliance best practices. Prepare regular reports for senior management on IT risk exposure, compliance issues, and policy effectiveness.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, accounting or a related field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT governance, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity. Strong experience in developing IT policies, managing IT audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven track record in implementing IT governance frameworks and working with regulatory bodies.