IT Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

3 days ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain RESO Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team at RESO in Bahrain. As an integral member of the IT Advisory team, you will play a key role in carrying out engagements related to policy compliance, security requirements governance, and risk management.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in IT governance, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and executing GRC engagements, IT audits, and risk assessments. You will be responsible for developing and implementing client initiatives focused on reducing technology risk, improving governance, and ensuring compliance with external regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute GRC engagements and IT audits to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Review and prepare project deliverables to meet high-quality standards
  • Develop and implement client initiatives to reduce technology risk and improve governance
  • Evaluate business and IT risks to identify areas for improvement
  • Audit IT organizations, processes, and systems against regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Develop IT security standards, procedures, and controls to manage risks
  • Support senior team members in delivering work streams for clients in compliance standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and EU GDPR
  • Perform and investigate internal and external information security risk and exceptions assessments
  • Assess incidents, vulnerability management, scans, patching status, secure baselines, penetration test results, phishing, and social engineering tests and attacks
  • Document and report control failures and gaps to stakeholders
  • Provide remediation guidance and prepare management reports to track remediation activities
  • Stay current on best practices and technological advancements and act as a technical resource for security assessment and regulatory compliance

Requirements

  • 1-5+ years of experience in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Strong leadership and personnel management skills
  • Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written in English language (Arabic will be a plus)

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and development.



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