IT Policies & Compliance Team leader

Job Summary:

The Team Leader will oversee a team of compliance specialists, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement governance frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to IT policies .

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce IT asset management policies and procedures.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks .
• Ensure IT policies comply with international standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, GDPR, COBIT, ITIL, etc.) and local regulations.
• Support IT and business teams in adopting and implementing IT policies across the organization.
• Ensure IT compliance with regulatory requirements from financial authorities (e.g., Central Bank of Egypt, Federation of Egyptian Banks, GDPR, etc.) .
• Assist in preparing compliance reports, risk assessments, and audit responses .
• Work with internal and external auditors to address IT policy and compliance gaps .
• Support risk assessments related to IT governance, security policies, and regulatory compliance .
• Identify potential IT risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Assist in business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP/DR) planning and testing .
• Ensure compliance with incident response and escalation procedures for IT security breaches.
• Maintain a compliance incident register to track and monitor policy violations.
• Coordinate with IT security, legal, risk management, and internal audit teams to align IT policies with business needs.
• Provide training and awareness programs on IT policies, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity best practices .
• Act as a liaison between IT and business units to resolve compliance issues and ensure policy enforcement .
• Assist in monitoring emerging regulations and IT compliance trends to keep policies up to date.
• Support the automation of compliance monitoring and reporting tools .
• Ensure IT governance documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with business objectives .
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT policies, compliance reports, and audit findings.
• Prepare regular compliance status reports for management and regulatory authorities.
• Track non-compliance issues and ensure timely resolution.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT governance, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity .
• Experience in policy development, IT risk assessment, and regulatory compliance monitoring .