IT Policies & Compliance Unit Manager

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 .