Head of IT Governance – Banking Industry

Job description

- Develop and maintain the IT governance framework, policies, and standards in line with global best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and local regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA, NCA).

- Ensure alignment between IT and business objectives, providing oversight for IT strategic planning, performance management, and budgeting processes.

- Oversee the IT risk management program, ensuring identification, assessment, and mitigation of IT risks in coordination with Risk, Compliance, and Audit departments.

- Lead IT compliance initiatives with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, GDPR where applicable).

- Monitor and report on key IT metrics, including service delivery, project performance, risk indicators, and compliance.

- Coordinate IT audits and assessments, including internal, external, and regulatory audits; ensure timely closure of findings.