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Abu Dhabi Global Market

<div>The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (&ldquo;FSRA&rdquo;) is responsible for the regulation of financial services in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (&ldquo;ADGM&rdquo;).
One of the FSRA&rsquo;s objectives is to prevent, detect and restrain conduct that causes or may cause damage to the reputation to the ADGM through appropriate means including the imposition of sanctions. The FSRA Enforcement Department plays a critical role in advancing the FSRA&rsquo;s pursuit of its objectives through the fair and proportionate use of the FSRA&rsquo;s enforcement powers.
The Enforcement Department is responsible for:
<ul><li>Complaints Management: Receive, assess and respond to all complaints received by the FSRA efficiently and effectively.
</li><li>Internal Assistance: Provide effective assistance to the FSRA&rsquo;s supervisory departments.
</li><li>Internal Referrals: Receive and assess internal referrals concerning potential contraventions of FSRA Regulations and Rules.
</li><li>External Referrals: Receive and assess external referrals of information from other regulatory or law enforcement bodies concerning potential contraventions of FSRA Regulations and Rules, or otherwise potential misconduct in the ADGM.
</li><li>Investigations: Plan and conduct all investigations into potential contraventions of FSRA Regulations and Rules.
</li><li>Regulatory Action: Arrange for the exercise by the FSRA of its regulatory powers, including the preparation of briefs for internal decision makers and supporting the conduct of litigation (with Legal).
</li><li>Mutual Assistance: Receive, assess and respond to external requests for assistance received by the FSRA concerning Enforcement matters or which otherwise require the exercise of the FSRA&rsquo;s information gathering powers.
</li></ul>In addition, the responsibilities of the Enforcement Department include:
<ul><li>Developing the FSRA&rsquo;s overall strategy and approach to enforcement in collaboration with key FSRA stakeholders;
</li><li>Developing and implementing the Enforcement Department policies, procedures and practices; and
</li><li>Developing systems and infrastructure for the FSRA&rsquo;s Enforcement function.
</li></ul>The role is for a Senior Manager within a team of experienced regulatory enforcement professionals (investigators, accountants, lawyers and market specialists), responsible for the conduct of
<ul><li>regulatory investigations, referral assessments and complaint assessments (undertaking forensic inquiries and investigations, analysing evidence and making decisions concerning possible contraventions of FSRA administered Regulations and the Rules);
</li><li>disciplinary and regulatory actions matters and the preparation of cases in appeal to the Appeals Panel; and
</li><li>mutual assistance matters involving the collection of information and documents on behalf of external regulatory authorities.
</li></ul>The Senior Manager will be responsible for the conduct of a range of assigned enforcement matters, working within a working within a team of experienced regulatory enforcement professionals (made up of investigators, accountants, lawyers and market specialists). As a senior member of the Department, the Senior Manager will also act as a point of expertise and advice to other team members on the conduct of Enforcement activities.
The Senior Manager is expected to contribute to the development of FSRA Enforcement policy in specific specialisation areas and to generally support the Executive Director &ndash; Enforcement in the continued development and enhancement of the FSRA&rsquo;s Enforcement function and to ensure that the FSRA&rsquo;s Enforcement framework meets international standards of best practise and is utilised to provide effective enforcement and credible deterrence.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for working collaboratively with the other FSRA and ADGM regulatory functions to deliver risk-based regulation in order to achieve the objectives of the ADGM.
The position works with internal and external stakeholders.
Primary Duties
<ul><li>Assist in the development and effective delivery of the FSRA and Enforcement Department&rsquo;s Strategy and Operational Plan;
</li><li>Assist in the ongoing development, enhancement and implementation of policies and procedures;
</li><li>Take responsibility for initiatives both at FSRA and Departmental level as may be allocated thereto;
</li><li>Provide expert leadership in key assigned practice and policy areas;
</li><li>Be responsible for leading investigations and regulatory action matters and supervising the conduct of regulatory investigations, referral and complaint assessments, regulatory action matters and mutual assistance matters.
</li></ul>Operational responsibilities
<ul><li>Conduct of a range of assigned investigations, referral assessments, complaints assessments, mutual assistance matters and regulatory action proceedings.
</li><li>Manage and conduct assigned complex investigations into suspected contraventions of FSRA administered Regulations and Rules, including but not limited to:
</li><li>Preparing formal recommendations to commence investigations;
</li><li>Planning and project managing the investigation;
</li><li>Gathering evidence (including through the appropriate exercise of the FSRA&rsquo;s formal powers to require production of documents and information and conduct inspections, and through voluntary requests for information and documents);
</li><li>Forensically reviewing and analysing evidence;
</li><li>Securing and registering evidence;
</li><li>Conducting investigative interviews (on a compulsory and voluntary basis);
</li><li>Reporting on the progress of investigations;
</li><li>Preparation of detailed reports of the findings of the investigation;
</li><li>Preparation of briefs of evidence; and
</li><li>Preparation of recommendations to pursue regulatory action to address contraventions of FSRA administered legislation.
</li><li>Assess and respond to complaints concerning potential contraventions of FSRA administered legislation, including but not limited to:
</li><li>Communicating with complainants to gather further information and supporting evidence as required;
</li><li>Gathering information and evidence (including through the exercise of the FSRA&rsquo;s formal powers to require production of documents and information and conduct inspections, and through voluntary requests for information and documents);
</li><li>Reviewing and analysing evidence;
</li><li>Preparing detailed assessment reports and recommendations for further investigation or to pursue regulatory action as required; and
</li><li>Responding to Complainants;
</li><li>Assess and respond to internal and external referrals of information concerning potential contraventions of FSRA administered legislation;
</li><li>Gathering information and evidence (including through the exercise of the FSRA&rsquo;s formal powers to require production of documents and information and conduct inspections, and through voluntary requests for information and documents);
</li><li>Reviewing and analysing evidence;
</li><li>Preparing detailed assessment reports; and
</li><li>Preparing recommendations for further investigation or to pursue regulatory action as required;
</li><li>Conduct, in collaboration with the FSRA Legal Department, Regulatory Action proceedings to impose regulatory and disciplinary action, including large complex regulatory actions that result in tribunal or court litigation.
</li><li>Conduct, in collaboration with the FSRA Legal Department, Taxation Reporting penalty proceedings.
</li><li>Contribute to the oversight of the Enforcement Department&rsquo;s Complaints Management function.
</li><li>Contribute to the Enforcement Department&rsquo;s continuous development and enhancement of its policies and procedures;
</li><li>Contribute to the Enforcement Department&rsquo;s input into the FSRA&rsquo;s FSAP Assessment Project.
</li><li>Work collaboratively with the other regulatory functions in the FSRA to deliver risk-based regulation to achieve the objectives of the ADGM;
</li><li>Develop and maintain effective relationships with ADGM and external stakeholders (including UAE and international regulatory and law enforcement authorities, ADGM Authorities, market participants and representative bodies) to identify and develop initiatives that support and contribute to the development of ADGM as an International Financial Centre.
</li><li>Work with other regulatory agencies in any cross-border investigations and regulatory actions;
</li><li>Provide effective assistance to international and UAE regulatory and law enforcement authorities (including in information sharing requests made under relevant Memorandums of Understanding and, where appropriate, by conducting investigations in ADGM on their behalf with respect to potential breaches);
</li><li>Carry out any project related work that may be assigned (both FSRA and Departmental); and
</li><li>Deliver additional tasks/projects that may be delegated.
</li></ul>Managerial
<ul><li>Contribute to building a cohesive team environment in which team members consistently drive to improve performance.
</li><li>Take responsibility for mentoring high potential and critical talent in their career progression.
</li><li>Information Security related
</li><li>Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions.
</li><li>Maintain confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.
</li><li>Education
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s degree;
</li><li>Appropriate qualifications in a relevant discipline (primarily law, forensic accounting, law enforcement);
</li><li>Appropriate certifications in anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing compliance and fraud examination preferred;
</li></ul>Work Experience
<ul><li>Minimum 10-12+ years of regulatory enforcement and/or investigation experience;
</li><li>Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory enforcement and investigation practice;
</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of financial services regulation and applicable laws and regulations;
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the operation of the financial markets and financial services industry, plus substantial experience in the following areas;
</li><li>Investigation and Disciplinary work in a relevant sector including regulatory bodies;
</li><li>Securities, futures and leveraged foreign exchange markets;
</li><li>Demonstrated management and leadership skills:
</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate an effective multi-disciplinary team, with a strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity;
</li><li>Ability to anticipate and interpret market changes, envision the future and decide strategic priorities;
</li><li>Ability to drive execution, continuously improve the core, and reallocate resources at pace;
</li><li>Ability to develop talent, build and develop teams, and strengthen organizational capability;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct complex investigations and regulatory action proceedings;
</li><li>Ability to make appropriate decisions which are based upon sound judgement and analysis, are evidence-based and well documented;
</li><li>Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation, written and communication skills:
</li><li>Excellent command of written and spoken English. Proficiency in Arabic language would be an advantage;
</li><li>Ability to build and manage complex stakeholder relationships;
</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills;
</li><li>Ability to simplify complex problems and develop effective solutions;
</li><li>Ability to take ownership, demonstrate resilience and persist and sustain energy in the face of challenges;
</li><li>Integrity and Cultural impact
</li><li>Act with purpose and integrity; and
</li><li>Leads by example and demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and integrity.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Enforcement

Abu Dhabi ports

<div>The Senior Manager - Project will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the EC &amp; FZ Programme department. This position entails managing and delivering complex projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in project management.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities 
 
Manage all activities across ECFZ large-scale projects to enable successful delivery of project goals in a timely matter. 
 
Provide guidance to define project&rsquo;s scope of work; lead deliverables, plan schedule, monitor resources (personnel, equipment and materials) and oversee budget to meet EC&amp;FZ client&rsquo;s requirements. 
 
Control ECFZ large-scale project risks, provide advice to resolve issues and update mitigation plans to ensure project success. 
 
Responsible for ensuring ECFZ project compliance to group governance, internal and external stakeholders, and cluster requirements. 
 
Support in managing the interfaces and dependencies across ECFZ project, clusters, and external parties. 
 
Promote HSE culture and activities in the construction activities across ECFZ large scale projects. 
 
Monitor the progress and performance of large-scall projects, review metrics, analyze bottlenecks, and recommend action plans. 
 
Prepare reports for the management for all ECFZ medium-scall project delivery such as the current activities, data analysis and forecasting study. 
 
Liaise with ECFZ large scale project owners and review the assigned specifications, standards, and procedures to meet project requirements and achieve objectives. 
 
Direct maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all large-scale projects. 
 
People Management Responsibilities 
 
Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative culture between project teams, supply chain and other stakeholders for the betterment of the AD Ports 
 
group. 
 
Strategic Responsibilities 
 
Develop and maintain relationships with other projects, suppliers, consultants, and contractors. 
 
Support the development and continuous improvement of departmental working practices. 
 
Identify and support improvement initiatives.</li></ul></div>
 <div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Qualifications: Educational and Technical Qualifications: 
 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, project management, etc.) 
 
Language Skills: 
 
Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage 
 
Years of Experience: 
 
A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a similar role 
 
Nature of Experience: 
 
Proven experience in delivering construction projects in an industrial environment. 
 
Experience as a senior project manager or in a programme management position. 
 
Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. 
 
Preferably have work in both construction and consultancy organisations. 
 
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. 
 
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. 
 
Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation. 
 
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Manager - Project

AD Ports Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager - Project will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the EC &amp; FZ Programme department. This position entails managing and delivering complex projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in project management.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Manage all activities across ECFZ large-scale projects to enable successful delivery of project goals in a timely matter.
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 Provide guidance to define project&rsquo;s scope of work; lead deliverables, plan schedule, monitor resources (personnel, equipment and materials) and oversee budget to meet EC&amp;FZ client&rsquo;s requirements.
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 Control ECFZ large-scale project risks, provide advice to resolve issues and update mitigation plans to ensure project success.
 </li>
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 Responsible for ensuring ECFZ project compliance to group governance, internal and external stakeholders, and cluster requirements.
 </li>
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 Support in managing the interfaces and dependencies across ECFZ project, clusters, and external parties.
 </li>
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 Promote HSE culture and activities in the construction activities across ECFZ large scale projects.
 </li>
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 Monitor the progress and performance of large-scall projects, review metrics, analyze bottlenecks, and recommend action plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare reports for the management for all ECFZ medium-scall project delivery such as the current activities, data analysis and forecasting study.
 </li>
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 Liaise with ECFZ large scale project owners and review the assigned specifications, standards, and procedures to meet project requirements and achieve objectives.
 </li>
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 Direct maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all large-scale projects.
 
 
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 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative culture between project teams, supply chain and other stakeholders for the betterment of the AD Ports
 
 
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 group.
 
 
 
 Strategic Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Develop and maintain relationships with other projects, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
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 Support the development and continuous improvement of departmental working practices.
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 Identify and support improvement initiatives.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Educational and Technical Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, project management, etc.)
 
 
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 Language Skills:
 
 
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 Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
 
 
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 Years of Experience:
 
 
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 A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a similar role
 
 
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 Nature of Experience:
 
 
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 Proven experience in delivering construction projects in an industrial environment.
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 Experience as a senior project manager or in a programme management position.
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 Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Preferably have work in both construction and consultancy organisations.
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 Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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 Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation.
 
 
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 Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
</div>

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

<div>The Senior Manager Business Finance &ndash; Commercial / Operations is responsible for driving the financial strategy, performance management, and analytics for the business unit. The role partners closely with senior stakeholders including the CCO, COO, SVP Terminal Operations, VP Retail, and VP Aeronautical to deliver financial insights and strategic guidance. The position oversees complex commercial and operational finance initiatives, manages advanced financial analytics projects, supports strategic decision-making through business cases and risk analysis, and leads budgeting, forecasting, and performance review processes. The role also ensures compliance with financial regulations and alignment with central Finance policies and reporting standards. 
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders by providing practical and implementable financial solutions to commercial and operational finance challenges.
</li><li>Lead and manage a team of analysts, ensuring effective delivery of leadership requirements and proper management of project pipelines and expectations.
</li><li>Assess financial and operational issues, identify trends and patterns, and present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
</li><li>Manage financial and data analytics projects to evaluate the impact of promotional campaigns, events, and strategic initiatives.
</li><li>Clearly define problem statements, methodologies, assumptions, and insights to support commercial leadership decision-making.
</li><li>Act as the financial lead in commercial strategy discussions and identify financial risks related to strategic projects.
</li><li>Support prioritization of strategic initiatives through development of detailed financial business cases at both program and project levels.
</li><li>Present financial risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to senior management.
</li><li>Monitor and report financial performance of strategic projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.
</li><li>Lead annual financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting processes.
</li><li>Guide business leaders in setting financial targets aligned with strategic goals.
</li><li>Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and adapt plans based on changing business conditions.
</li><li>Facilitate regular financial performance review meetings with stakeholders.
</li><li>Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and business-focused management reports.
</li><li>Advise on financial compliance matters and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
</li><li>Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions where required.
</li><li>Serve as the key liaison between the business unit and the central Finance function.
</li><li>Coordinate alignment on financial practices, policies, and reporting standards with central Finance teams.
</li>Collaborate on cross-functional financial initiatives and contribute to central Finance strategies and decisions. 
<li>
</li></ul>Requirements and Skills
Core Skills &amp; Competencies
<ul><li>Ability to manage and influence executive-level stakeholders effectively.
</li><li>Strong expertise in data analytics and handling large datasets.
</li><li>Deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
</li><li>Proven experience in financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with capability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance and business unit leaders.
</li></ul>Education
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
</li><li>Advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA or CFA is preferred.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management.
</li><li>Demonstrated track record in leading financial analysis and strategic initiatives.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager Business Finance

Deeplight

<div>DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems. Based in the UAE, we partner with organizations across diverse sectors&mdash;with a deep-rooted expertise in Financial Services and Banking&mdash;to bridge the gap between complex data and actionable business strategy.
At DeepLight, we don't believe in &quot;off-the-shelf&quot; fixes. We deliver tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures, ensuring that innovation is both scalable and secure. From building robust data foundations to deploying sophisticated AI platforms, we empower our clients to lead in an increasingly automated world.
The Senior Manager &ndash; Platform SDLC Engineer is a senior technical leadership position within Deeplight consultancy, embedded directly within a major banking client. The role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and enforcement of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) frameworks across the bank's core engineering and AI platforms. Serving as a crucial link between development squads, security teams, and senior risk stakeholders, this position ensures that security controls are seamlessly integrated into automated CI/CD pipelines, upholding Deeplight&rsquo;s standards of technical integrity and professional excellence in a regulated environment.
Your responsibilities in this role include:<ul><li>
Defining, deploying, and standardizing secure development frameworks and guardrails across all software and data platform engineering workstreams.</li><li>
Designing and integrating automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning) directly into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>
Overseeing the identification, triaging, and remediation of code-level and infrastructure vulnerabilities before deployment to production environments.</li><li>
Validating all software releases meet internal security baselines, regulatory compliance mandates, and automated governance gates.</li><li>
Providing technical guidance to platform and DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of shared security responsibility (Shift-Left) across delivery teams.</li><li>
Providing clear visibility into pipeline security metrics, compliance health, and systemic risks to senior technical and risk leadership.</li></ul>
Coaching and Management
Senior leaders at DeepLight AI are responsible for delivering results and developing people. Utilising coaching skills to encourage and support growth whilst balancing the requirement for excellence in results.
Coaching<ul><li>
Growing future leaders through mentorship and feedback.</li><li>
Empowering your teams to think independently and learn continuously.</li><li>
Fostering a culture of curiosity, reflection, and resilience.</li></ul>
Management<ul><li>
Aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery excellence.</li><li>
Setting clear goals and objectives, driving accountability, and supporting performance.</li><li>
Leading with transparency, integrity, and trust.</li></ul>
As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.
 
While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.
 
We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.
 
You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the &quot;why&quot; behind your technical decisions, and effectively &quot;selling&quot; your vision to high-level stakeholders.
 
If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in. 
Requirements 
We need you to have: 
<ul><li>
A minimum of 6 years in DevOps, cloud engineering, or software development, with at least 3 years dedicated to a specialized DevSecOps or Application Security role.</li><li>
Documented experience implementing secure delivery pipelines within a highly regulated banking or financial services institution.</li><li>
Prior experience in a client-facing professional services or consultancy capacity, managing delivery timelines and client stakeholder expectations.</li><li>
Hands-on experience securing and auditing IaC templates (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker).</li><li>
Advanced capability in automating security controls within modern DevOps architectures and cloud infrastructure environments.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of security-by-design principles and industry-standard SSDLC frameworks (e.g., OWASP SAMM, NIST SSDF, BSIMM).</li><li>
Practical proficiency in configuring and securing enterprise orchestration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).</li><li>
Competence in interpreting automated security scan results, eliminating false positives, and recommending precise code or configuration fixes.</li><li>
The ability to articulate complex security flaws and remediation strategies clearly to both software developers and senior risk officer. 
 
It would be great if you have: 
</li><li><ul><li>
Relevant designations such as CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional), AWS/Azure Security Specialties, or DevSecOps certifications.</li><li>
Familiarity with securing data engineering pipelines and emerging MLOps security practices.</li><li>
Experience conducting structured architectural threat modeling sessions (e.g., using STRIDE) during the initial design phases of a proje</li></ul></li></ul> 

Benefits 
The benefits you'll enjoy as part of this role include: 
<ul><li>
Competitive salary
</li><li>Comprehensive personal health insurance
</li><li>Visa Sponsorship for the successful individual</li><li>
Professional development and certification support</li><li>
Subscription reimbursement relating to your role</li><li>
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects</li><li>
Monthly Employee Incentive program</li><li>
Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company</li></ul> 
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients. 
 
At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.
Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.
If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.</div>

Senior Manager - Platform SDLC Engineer

<div>DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems. Based in the UAE, we partner with organizations across diverse sectors&mdash;with a deep-rooted expertise in Financial Services and Banking&mdash;to bridge the gap between complex data and actionable business strategy.
At DeepLight, we don't believe in &quot;off-the-shelf&quot; fixes. We deliver tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures, ensuring that innovation is both scalable and secure. From building robust data foundations to deploying sophisticated AI platforms, we empower our clients to lead in an increasingly automated world.
The Senior Manager &ndash; Cyber Security Engineers is a senior delivery and people leadership position within Deeplight consultancy, embedded directly within a major banking client. The role is responsible for directing engineering squads, managing technical resource allocation, and overseeing the execution of enterprise-grade security tools and infrastructure. Serving as a critical link between high-level security architecture and hands-on deployment, this position requires a balance of strong team leadership, robust delivery management, and deep familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks to ensure the bank&rsquo;s defensive systems are built to the highest institutional standards.
Your responsibilities in this role include:<ul><li>
Engineering Leadership: Directly manage cross-functional squads of security engineers, providing technical guidance, setting performance targets, and conducting regular career development reviews.</li><li>
Delivery Management: Own the technical execution lifecycle for all cybersecurity engineering projects, overseeing sprint planning, milestone tracking, resource capacity, and dependency management.</li><li>
Security Implementation: Supervise the deployment, configuration, and integration of core security technologies (e.g., IAM, network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls) across the bank's architecture.</li><li>
Framework Alignment: Ensure all engineering outputs and system implementations strictly align with the bank&rsquo;s corporate policies, risk appetite, and selected cybersecurity frameworks.</li><li>
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary operational liaison between engineering teams, senior leadership, risk officers, and external client stakeholders to report on project velocity and technical risk blocks.</li><li>
Strategic Excellence: Represent Deeplight by modeling senior-level accountability, engineering discipline, and professional delivery standards across all project workstreams.</li></ul> 
Coaching and Management
Senior leaders at DeepLight AI are responsible for delivering results and developing people. Utilising coaching skills to encourage and support growth whilst balancing the requirement for excellence in results.
Coaching<ul><li>
Growing future leaders through mentorship and feedback.</li><li>
Empowering your teams to think independently and learn continuously.</li><li>
Fostering a culture of curiosity, reflection, and resilience.</li></ul>
Management<ul><li>
Aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery excellence.</li><li>
Setting clear goals and objectives, driving accountability, and supporting performance.</li><li>
Leading with transparency, integrity, and trust.</li></ul>
As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.
 
While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.
 
We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.
 
You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the &quot;why&quot; behind your technical decisions, and effectively &quot;selling&quot; your vision to high-level stakeholders.
 
If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in. 
Requirements 
For this role, we need you to have:<ul><li>
A proven capability to lead, motivate, and upscale highly technical engineering personnel in a high-pressure corporate environment.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Agile/Scrum or waterfall project management methodologies, utilizing enterprise delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) to optimize team velocity.</li><li>
Practical understanding of applying enterprise security control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Benchmarks) to infrastructure deployments.</li><li>
Ability to manage capacity planning, resolve resource constraints, and balance technical debt against aggressive business delivery timelines.</li><li>
Capacity to synthesize complex technical engineering problems into clear roadmap updates and operational risk summaries for senior leadership.</li><li>
A minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity or infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years in a formal team management or delivery lead role.</li><li>
Documented experience leading engineering delivery or managing technical infrastructure within a regulated tier-1 or tier-2 banking institution.</li><li>
Prior experience in a client-facing professional services or consultancy capacity, managing delivery timelines, statement of work (SOW) compliance, and client stakeholder relationships.</li><li>
Work history demonstrating successful oversight of large-scale cybersecurity product rollouts or complex environment migrations.</li></ul>
It would also be great if you have:<ul><li>
Professional Certifications: Relevant management or technical credentials such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, Safe), or cloud security certifications.</li><li>
DevSecOps Familiarity: Conceptual or hands-on experience with modern CI/CD security pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) governance.</li><li>
Budget Management: Experience tracking operational expenditure (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx) for technical tooling and headcount allocation.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
The benefits you'll enjoy as part of this role include: 
<ul><li>
Competitive salary
</li><li>Comprehensive personal health insurance
</li><li>Visa Sponsorship for the successful individual</li><li>
Professional development and certification support</li><li>
Subscription reimbursement relating to your role</li><li>
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects</li><li>
Monthly Employee Incentive program</li><li>
Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company</li></ul> 
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients. 
 
At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.
Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.
If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.</div>

Senior Manager - Cyber Security Engineers

<div>DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems. Based in the UAE, we partner with organizations across diverse sectors&mdash;with a deep-rooted expertise in Financial Services and Banking&mdash;to bridge the gap between complex data and actionable business strategy.
At DeepLight, we don't believe in &quot;off-the-shelf&quot; fixes. We deliver tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures, ensuring that innovation is both scalable and secure. From building robust data foundations to deploying sophisticated AI platforms, we empower our clients to lead in an increasingly automated world.
The Senior Manager &ndash; AI Security Product Owner is a senior delivery position within Deeplight consultancy, embedded directly within a major banking client. This role functions as the strategic owner of the AI security product lifecycle, defining the roadmap, feature requirements, and delivery schedules for tools and frameworks designed to protect the bank&rsquo;s AI/ML ecosystem. Serving as the primary interface between technical security squads and business units, this position requires a balance of Agile product management expertise, technical AI security knowledge, and the professional diplomacy necessary to align senior stakeholders within a Tier 1 financial institution.
Your responsibilities in this role include:<ul><li>
Defining, maintaining, and executing the long-term vision and product roadmap for the bank's AI security tools, platforms, and capabilities.</li></ul><ul><li>
Translating complex AI security requirements into functional user stories, maintaining a prioritized product backlog that balances technical debt with business utility.</li><li>
Leading cross-functional engineering and data science squads through Agile sprints, ensuring clear definition of done and timely delivery of features.</li><li>
Coordinating closely with senior business leaders, risk officers, and technical engineering leads to ensure product features meet commercial objectives and security requirements.</li><li>
Driving the internal onboarding and adoption of AI security products across the bank's broader development, data science, and security teams.</li><li>
Representing Deeplight on the ground by modelling exceptional delivery standards, technical integrity, and proactive problem-solving for the client.</li></ul>
Coaching and Management
Senior leaders at DeepLight AI are responsible for delivering results and developing people. Utilising coaching skills to encourage and support growth whilst balancing the requirement for excellence in results.
Coaching<ul><li>
Growing future leaders through mentorship and feedback.</li><li>
Empowering your teams to think independently and learn continuously.</li><li>
Fostering a culture of curiosity, reflection, and resilience.</li></ul>
Management<ul><li>
Aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery excellence.</li><li>
Setting clear goals and objectives, driving accountability, and supporting performance.</li><li>
Leading with transparency, integrity, and trust.</li></ul>
As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.
 
While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.
 
We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.
 
You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the &quot;why&quot; behind your technical decisions, and effectively &quot;selling&quot; your vision to high-level stakeholders.
 
If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in. 
Requirements 
For this role, we need you to have:<ul><li>
A minimum of 6 years in technical product management or delivery lead roles, with a focus on cybersecurity, data platforms, or AI/ML tools.</li><li>
Practical experience operating within a regulated banking environment, ensuring product delivery complies with institutional risk and security standards.</li><li>
Prior experience in a client-facing professional services or consultancy capacity, managing project delivery and client expectations.</li><li>
Documented experience working directly alongside security engineers, data scientists, and enterprise architects to ship software.</li><li>
Proven capability to manage software or platform products through the full lifecycle from conception to operational hand-off.</li><li>
Foundational understanding of the tools and methodologies used to secure AI pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and cloud data environments.</li><li>
Be a master of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies, including experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).</li><li>
The ability to manage conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders, transforming ambiguous requests into clear technical deliverables.</li><li>
Capacity to articulate the technical and business value of security initiatives to both engineering teams and non-technical business leaders.</li></ul>
It would also be great if you have:<ul><li>
Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., CSPO, PMI-ACP, SAFe POPM) or relevant security/cloud credentials.</li><li>
A conceptual understanding of MLOps pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).</li><li>
Understanding of modern security principles like Zero Trust and defense-in-depth as they apply to data and model architectures.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
The benefits you'll enjoy as part of this role include: 
<ul><li>
Competitive salary
</li><li>Comprehensive personal health insurance
</li><li>Visa Sponsorship for the successful individual</li><li>
Professional development and certification support</li><li>
Subscription reimbursement relating to your role</li><li>
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects</li><li>
Monthly Employee Incentive program</li><li>
Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company</li></ul> 
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients. 
 
At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.
Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.
If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.</div>

Senior Manager - AI Security Product Owner

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