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Job Title: CIO role (Chief Information Officer)

Sector: Banking

Role Type: Permanent role

Job Ref: 25051

Job Objective:

The role holder has overall responsibility for the investments and strategy of the corporate investments, Real Estate investments and Private Equity and Asset Management functions. The CIO is responsible for securing and managing the investment pipeline, managing the investment programme for each function and for playing an integral role in fund-raising.

Job Requirements: (Minimum level of education, professional qualifications, background and years of experience required to do the job).

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business studies or marketing. RERA certification is desirable.
• Proven track record in property sales and marketing in a similar role for at least 8+ years.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, engaging presentation, influencing, and problem-solving skills to deal with people from diverse backgrounds with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent time management, self-confidence, resilience, flexibility, and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced target-driven environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen, excellent market sense, strong results orientation, and solid closing skills.
• Experience of managing budgets/cost control, planning, prioritizing and organizing work to meet targets.
• High standards of personal appearance and grooming at all times, projecting a positive and motivated attitude.
• Strong work ethics and integrity with an entrepreneurial mind set.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities:

Fund raising:

• Building on and leveraging off existing relationship (both those of the incumbent and of the bank) and developing new relationships to raise funds and to secure placements.
• Playing a key role and being instrumental in providing leads to various investors in order to support fund-raising efforts.
• Overseeing and assisting the Placement & Relationship Management team to develop and to market funds’ mandates through various marketing efforts in order to achieve a first and final closing of funds.

Executive leadership and expertise in investments:

• Serving as the most senior investment executive in the bank and acting as an expert in all aspects of investment management and portfolio management for each fund, from deal flow to origination.
• Serving as a member of the Investment Committee and providing sound and fully supported recommendations on advice on various investment mandates.

Compliance, Governance, Risk and Internal Audit:

• Interacting with regulators to ensure that all funds meet licensing, regulatory, KYC/AML and reporting requirements across any relevant jurisdictions.
• Actively promoting the development of investment and risk management policies.
• Ensuring that all funds are within agreed risk tolerance perimeters and constraints.
• Closing all Internal Audit observations within agreed timelines.

Project deal flow and investment management:

• Developing, evaluating and reviewing deal flows and project pipelines against the approved investment strategy, budgets, risk perimeters and other investment criteria on an on-going basis in order to ensure optimal and timely investments and performance.
• Performing and delivering financial, commercial, risk, tax and risk due diligence on projects in order to recommend the appropriate courses of action.
• Assessing and presenting performance of the funds’ investments and measures as indexed against market peers and benchmarks to deliver strong performance.
• Providing timely analyses and reports to shareholders.

Performance Management (employee level):

• Overseeing and taking direct ownership of career growth for all employees in Investments and ensuring that their skills are continually upgraded by means of formal training, coaching and workplace assignments in order that both they are equipped to serve their clients and that their skills remain in line with best practice.
• Transferring knowledge to Bahraini employees in order to enable their professional development.
• Implementing and taking personal responsibility for a competitive, transparent and equitable approach to reward that combines fixed pay and variable pay so that employees see a clear line-of-sight between their individual performance and reward and that robust performance appraisals form an integral part of the process.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management
• Industries Banking and Financial Services

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• Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and manage the organization's incident response plan, leading efforts during security breaches and cyber-attacks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, local financial regulations).
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage the information security budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Represent the organization on cybersecurity matters with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and partners.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., CISO, VP of Security).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, application security, and data protection.
• Excellent leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Experience in the financial services sector is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and budgets.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust information security strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the design and execution of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Manage the information security team, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and manage the incident response plan and lead the investigation and remediation of security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Oversee the implementation of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Promote a strong security-aware culture through regular training and communication programs.
• Advise executive leadership and the board of directors on cybersecurity risks and strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide security programs.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management methodologies, and security technologies.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and data privacy laws.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Oversee the establishment and execution of the organization's cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead the information security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks through the implementation of appropriate controls, technologies, and processes.
• Develop and manage the information security budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Oversee incident response planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant data protection regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Represent the organization in matters of information security to stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Drive the implementation of security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Manage third-party risk related to information security.
• Advise the executive leadership team and the board of directors on cybersecurity matters.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in information security management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., CISO, Head of Security).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide information security strategies and programs.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in areas such as network security, application security, cloud security, data privacy, and incident response.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly preferred.
• Experience in the financial services sector is a significant advantage.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure environment.